GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does collapse mean?
A
to trim down
B
to reduce
C
to decrease
D
to fall down
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure. a blood vessel that collapsed. : to break down completely : disintegrate. … his case had collapsed in a mass of legal wreckage …

Detailed explanation-2: -collapse verb (FALL) to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support: Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake. The chair collapsed under her weight. figurative He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plunge or plummet are verbs that are used when someone or something falls suddenly and a long way down or forward. Plunge can also be used when someone or something falls into something else.

Detailed explanation-4: -collapse. verbfall apart, break down.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are three main causes of collapse: simple fainting, heart problems, and seizures. When a doctor investigates the cause of collapse, they will always perform an ECG to monitor the activity of your heart. It’s vital that any cardiac issues are identified as they can be potentially life-threatening.

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