SHORT QUESTIONS

1. Which waves propagate the fastest and slowest during earthquakes?

2. Define body waves. What are the different types of body waves?
3. Define surface waves. What are the different types of surface waves?
4. What is the difference p and s wave?
5. Define Richter scale.
6. What is the difference between epicentre and hypocentre? Or are they both same?
7. What is the difference between diverging and converging boundaries?
8. Define tectonic plates.
9. Which instrument is used to measure the deflections of earthquake? Mention which kind
of deflections are recorded in the instrument.
10. Which Indian Standard (IS) code is used for designing earthquake resistant buildings?

LONG QUESTIONS
1. What is the earthquake intensity? What are measuring criteria for the earthquake
intensity? What are the different scales to represent the earthquake intensity? Discuss.
2. Describe elastic rebound theory with the help of sketch. Further describe in brief the
different types of faults that occur during earthquake.
3. Explain in detail, the medium term and long-term measures that are required to be
followed to prevent the catastrophic effects of earthquakes.