Question

Distinguish between
1. Core and crust.
2. Epicentre and Hypocentre
3. Divergent and convergent boundaries.
4. Primary waves and Secondary waves.
5. Shield volcano and volcanic Dome.

Answer 1

Solution:

1. Core is the inner layer of earth while crust is the outer layer of the earth.

2. Hypocenter is the point where earthquake ruptures while point just above it is the epicenter.

3. Plates pull each other in divergent boundaries while in convergent boundaries, it pushes each other.

4. Primary waves are the first to record in seismograph and S waves occur after P waves.

5. Shield volcanoes produce least viscous lava while lava domes are the products.