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746. The epicentre of an earthquake is the
A. Point where R - waves touch the surface
B. Nearest point to the surface from the focus perpendicular to the earths surface
C. Point of intersection of P and S wave fronts
D. Antipodal point
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747. Volcanic activity leads to the formation of
A. Coastal terraces
B. River valleys
C. Crater lakes
D. Limestone caves
Explanation:
748. Which of the following pairs is correct ?
A. Shale - possesses laminations
B. Quartizite - soft rock
C. Granite - sometimes contains fossils
D. Basalt - coarse grained rock
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749. Oceanic tidal waves which result from earthquakes are known as
A. Hurricanes
B. Syzygy
C. Tornadoes
D. Tsunami
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750. The type of igneous rocks which are formed midway between volcanic and plutonic rocks, are known as
A. Basalt
B. Hypabyssal
C. Laccolith
D. Batholith
Explanation:
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