Class 8 Science Chapter 15 Some Natural Phenomena Quiz 11 (11 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Objects carrying charge repel each other.Is the above sentence correct.

Correct Answer: B) No.

2. The process of electric discharge cannot occur between clouds and the earth.

Correct Answer: B) False.

3. The waves produced on the earth's surface is called

Correct Answer: A) Seismic wave.

4. What is the chargeaquired by a glass rod when rubbed to silk is

Correct Answer: B) Potiveives.

5. The epicenter of an earthquake is located

Correct Answer: A) On the surface of the earth.

6. Charles Francis Richter was an eminent American physicist and a ..... (a scientist who studies earthquakes).

Correct Answer: B) Seismologist.

7. What is the record made by a seismograph called?

Correct Answer: B) Earthquake chart.

8. A device used to test whether an object is carrying charge or not is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Electroscope.

9. A major earthquake occured in India on 8th October 2005 in .....

Correct Answer: C) Kashmir.

10. THE PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING CHARGE FROM A CHARGED OBJECT TO THE EARTH IS CALLED .....

Correct Answer: C) EARTHING.

11. The spot from where the earthquake originates is called the ..... or the focus of an earthquake.

Correct Answer: C) Hypocentre.