Question Q.7GS1GS1
To what extent does seismic investigation contribute to our understanding of the Earth's interior structure? Analyze its significance in detail. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Main Body
Seismic investigation helps to study of seismic/earthquake waves to understand the Earth's interior structure as it is an indirect source to study our Earth.
Seismic investigation - understanding our earth
1The seismograph helps record seismic waves, helping understand nature of material through which waves pass.
2Divergent plate boundaries spew out lava which in a source to understand core.
3Measurement of surface waves can help understand solid state of Earth's interior as they travel only through solids.
4The shadow zones of P & S waves reveal the interior composition of earth.
However, Atoc information was secondary data causing limitation.
1Aided lack of proper WASH facilities in slum due to neglected Municipalities. 2) Increased incidence of disease in slum areas due to poor drainage facilities. 3) Lack of proper documents leads to slum proliferation as there are informal structures. The slums a result of socio-economic issue. 1) Rural poverty leads to large scale migrations to urban centers leading to development of slums. 2) Poor income for marginalized make slums an attractive choice for them for living. 3) Reduced education & skilling leads to poverty & people moving to slum as people domain unemployed.
196 words4 paragraphs
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- Identifies multiple seismic methods
- Explains wave propagation principles
- Mentions shadow zones concept
- Acknowledges limitations
- Identifies infrastructure gaps
- Links documentation to informality
- Connects rural-urban migration to slums
Topper
Vishnu Sasikumar
AIR 312023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Earth's interior structure
Seismic investigation methods and Earth's composition
Writing Stats
196
Total words
4
Paragraphs
technical, explanatory
Tone