Solutions of Earthquakes from 1 Explore: A Science Textbook 8
Shobhita Johari Science Solutions from Chapter 17 - Earthquakes
Shobhita Johari, Pankaj Tyagi and, Parminder Chopra's 1 Explore: A Science Textbook 8 detailed solutions to all the exercises of Earthquakes for 8th CBSE are provided here. The topics covered are such as Earthquake, Richter Scale and, Cause Of An Earthquake. The points to remember in the Shobhita Johari, Pankaj Tyagi and, Parminder Chopra's Book Solutions is ideal for quick revision.
Practice Other Topics from Earthquakes
The topic explains what an earthquake is and its after-effects. It also describes what exactly happens physically when an earthquake occurs. There is a mention of three vast and devastating earthquakes in India in the past.
The topic talks about the Richter scale and how it works by registering the largest seismic wave. The magnitude of an earthquake decides how destructive it can be. An table included tells about the magnitude of an earthquake and its after-effects.
The topic explores the causes of an earthquake. It focuses on the earth's internal structure to understand the reasons and factors behind the creation of these disturbances. It identifies the collision of tectonic plates and the seismic zones.
This topic identifies the seismic zones in India, state-wise. It names the states which can be regarded as earthquake-prone. We learn about seismic waves and seismograph, along with the working of a seismograph.
This topic alerts us that earthquakes can be highly destructive, and hence, we must take some precautions and be ready with protective measures to deal with them. There are two activities given for students to perform and learn from.
