Interior of the Earth — Important Questions
CBSE · Class 11 · Geography
76 important questions from Interior of the Earth for CBSE Class 11 Geography, with answers. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Geography syllabus.
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Which type of volcano is characterized by highly fluid lava that flows for long distances?
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Flood basalt province
Flood basalt provinces outpour highly fluid lava that flows for long distances and can spread over thousands of square kilometres. The Deccan Traps are given as a major example of this type. Shield volcanoes are basaltic and fluid too, but the question asks for the type specifically described by long-distance lava flows.
What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's core?
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Nickel and iron
The core is composed mostly of nickel and iron, which are very heavy materials.
What is the term for the point where earthquake energy is first released?
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Focus
The focus (or hypocentre) is the point where earthquake energy is first released along a fault line.
What is the name of the instrument used to record earthquake waves?
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Seismograph
A seismograph is the instrument specifically designed to record earthquake waves.
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