Topic: Volcanoes and Earthquakes (2 Questions)

    Consider the following:

    • 1.Pyroclastic debris
    • 2.Ash and dust
    • 3.Nitrogen compounds
    • 4.Sulphur compounds

    How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?

    2023

    Consider the following statements:
    1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves.
    2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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