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Earthquakes — Concept Maps
ICSE · Class 9 · Geography
4 concept maps of Earthquakes for ICSE Class 9 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.
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4 Concept Maps
Earthquakes – Complete Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Earthquakes
- Definition
- Sudden vibration of crust
- Seismic focus origin
- Epicentre on surface
- Causes
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Krakatoa example
- Folding and Faulting
- San Andreas Fault
- Plate Tectonics
- Bhuj 2001
- Nepal 2015
- Anthropogenic
- Dam construction
- Mining and blasting
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Measurement
- Seismograph records waves
- Richter Scale magnitude
- Devised 1935 Richter
- Open ended logarithmic
- Distribution Belts
- Circum Pacific Belt
- 66 percent of earthquakes
- Convergent boundaries
- Mid Atlantic Belt
- Divergent boundaries
- Seafloor spreading
- Mid Continental Belt
- 21 percent of earthquakes
- Alpine Himalayan system
- Interplate Seismicity
- Latur 1993 India
- Circum Pacific Belt
- Destructive Effects
- Building collapse
- Landslides
- Tsunamis
- Flash floods
- Loss of life and property
- Fire
- Ground subsidence
- Constructive Effects
- Geysers and hot springs
- Coastal submergence
- Bay formation
- Forecasting
- Seismographic studies
- Animal behaviour
- Chinese method 1970s
- Definition
Earthquakes — Chapter Overview Mind Map
The map in words
- Earthquakes
- Definition
- Seismic Focus
- Epicentre
- Seismic Waves
- Seismograph
- Causes
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Krakatoa Example
- Folding and Faulting
- San Andreas Fault
- Plate Tectonics
- Bhuj 2001
- Nepal 2015
- Anthropogenic Factors
- Dam Construction
- Mining and Blasting
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Measurement
- Richter Scale
- Devised 1935
- Logarithmic Scale
- Intensity
- Effect on Life
- Richter Scale
- Distribution
- Circum Pacific Belt
- 66 Percent Earthquakes
- Mid Atlantic Belt
- Seafloor Spreading
- Mid Continental Belt
- 21 Percent Earthquakes
- Interplate Seismicity
- Latur 1993
- Circum Pacific Belt
- Effects
- Destructive
- Building Collapse
- Landslides
- Tsunamis
- Loss of Lives
- Flash Floods
- Constructive
- Geysers
- Hot Springs
- Coastal Bays
- Destructive
- Forecasting
- Seismographic Studies
- Animal Behaviour
- Definition
Earthquakes – Full Chapter Concept Hierarchy
The map in words
- Earthquakes
- Definition
- Sudden crustal vibration
- Seismic Focus
- Epicentre
- Seismic Waves
- Seismograph
- Seismology
- Causes
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Gas explosions
- Krakatoa example
- Folding and Faulting
- Fault lines
- San Andreas Fault 1906
- Plate Tectonics
- Convergent boundaries
- Bhuj 2001
- Nepal 2015
- Anthropogenic Factors
- Mining and blasting
- Nuclear explosions
- Dam construction
- Koyna 1967
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Measurement
- Richter Scale
- Devised 1935
- Charles F Richter
- Modified 1965
- Max recorded 8.4
- Intensity
- Damage to structures
- Witness reports
- Richter Scale
- Distribution
- Circum-Pacific Belt
- 66 percent earthquakes
- Convergent boundaries
- Alaska to Philippines
- Mid-Atlantic Belt
- Seafloor spreading
- Shallow focus
- Rift Valley extension
- Mid-Continental Belt
- Alpine to Himalayas
- 21 percent earthquakes
- Shallow to intermediate
- Interplate Seismicity
- East Africa
- Peninsular India
- Latur 1993
- Circum-Pacific Belt
- Destructive Effects
- Building Collapse
- Landslides
- Tsunamis
- Seismic sea waves
- Japan term
- Flash Floods
- Fire
- Loss of Property
- Loss of Human Lives
- Ground Subsidence
- Constructive Effects
- Geysers and Hot Springs
- Medicinal value
- Coastal Submergence
- Bay formation
- Navigation aid
- Geysers and Hot Springs
- Earthquake Forecasting
- Seismographic studies
- Animal behaviour
- Cattle restlessness
- Snakes emerge
- Fish jumping
- Chinese methods 1970s
- Definition
Earthquakes
The map in words
- Earthquakes
- Meaning
- Measurement
- Causes
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Folding and Faulting
- Plate Tectonics
- Anthropogenic Factors
- Distribution of Earthquakes
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What are the important topics in Earthquakes for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Earthquakes include Meaning and Basic Terms, Causes of Earthquakes, Measurement of Earthquakes, Distribution of Earthquakes in the World. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Earthquakes show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Earthquakes connect: Earthquakes – Complete Chapter Overview; Earthquakes — Chapter Overview Mind Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Earthquakes for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on Earthquakes. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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