GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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There are several earthquakes daily, all over the world.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, earthquakes can occur at any time all over the world. So, the statement is true.
Detailed explanation-2: -Frequency of occurrence It is estimated that around 500, 000 earthquakes occur each year, detectable with current instrumentation. About 100, 000 of these can be felt.
Detailed explanation-3: -Over long periods, the plates rub against each other, resulting in the accumulation of strain energy within the faults. And when the material crosses a limit, the faults slip against each other, leading to the release of a large amount of strain energy. This sudden release is an earthquake.
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