Earthquakes

36. Which of the following states in India is most prone to earthquakes?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Assam

37. What is the minimum magnitude of an earthquake that can be felt by humans?
a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0

38. Which of the following is a type of earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area?
a) Aftershock
b) Fore shock
c) Tsunami
d) Seismic wave

39. What is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?
a) Epicenter
b) Seismic zone
c) Fault line
d) Hypocenter

40. Which of the following is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake?
a) Magnitude
b) Intensity
c) Amplitude
d) Frequency