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Question

Which of the following statements with reference to L-Wave or Long Wave generated by an earthquake is/are correct?

1. They follow the Earth's circumference

2. They travel at more or less at a constant rate

The correct answer is

Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation: Both statements are true. L-waves follow the Earth's circumference and travel at a relatively constant speed.

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Important Questions from Geomorphology

  1. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

  2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. Hypocenter is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus.

    2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials.

    3. P waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface of the Earth.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  3. Which one of the following is the lowermost/innermost intrusive igneous rock?

  4. The formation of ‘tors’ on small rocky hills is associated with which among the following?

  5. Which one of the following statements about metamorphic rocks is not correct?

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