Kusala Rajendran: Earthquake Expert

For what did Kusala Rajendran receive India’s first ever ‘National Award for Women Scientists’ in 2018?

• Studying volcanoes

• Studying tsunamis

• Studying earthquakes

• Studying hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How many papers has Kusala Rajendran published on earthquakes and tsunamis?

• Over 20

• Over 30

• Over 40

• Over 50

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Why did Rajendran leave India and then return?

• To study seismology in the United States

• To pursue a career in a different field

• To escape political turmoil in her home country

• To start a new life in a different country

Where does Rajendran teach young women and men about earth science?

• Indian Institute of Sciences

• Harvard University

• Oxford University

• Stanford University

How does Kusala Rajendran study earthquakes?

• By analyzing the layers of soil to reveal past earthquakes

• By using satellite imagery to track earthquake patterns

• By conducting experiments in a laboratory setting

• By interviewing local residents about their earthquake experiences

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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