This is the solid outer part of the Earth

(a)

Lithosphere

(b)

Atmosphere

(c)

Hydrosphere

(d)

Biosphere

The word 'Igneous' is derived from the_____________word.

(a)

Arabic

(b)

Roman

(c)

Latin

(d)

Sanskrit

The movement of tectonic plates is due to __________________ energy from the mantle

(a)

Atomic energy

(b)

Hydro energy

(c)

Wind energy

(d)

Thermal energy

These waves are the fastest of all the Earthquake waves.

(a)

P - waves

(b)

S - waves

(c)

L - waves

(d)

None of the above

_____________is a vent (or) and opening on the surface of the earth.

(a)

Volcano

(b)

Tsunami

(c)

Earthquake

(d)

None of the above

This is a dead volcano.

(a)

Mt. St. Helens

(b)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

(c)

Mt. Fuji

(d)

Paricutin

How are volcanoes classified based on the periodicity of their eruptions

Give an account of 'Tsunami'

On the given outline map of the world, mark the following:
a. Pacific Ring of fire
b. Earthquake prone zones (any two)
c. Locate any two active volcanoes of the world.
d. Himalayas and Alps ranges
e. Rift valley of East Africa.

Consider the various sources of information related to the Earth's Interior. Classify the above as DIRECT & INDIRECT sources of information. Give reasons.

Scientists use GPS to measure the rate of Tectonic Plate movements. Discuss.

Pacific Ring of Fire - Most seismically and volcanically active. Why?