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The most destructive earthquake waves are ____________.


The most destructive earthquake waves are surface waves.

Surface waves or long waves are the slowest waves, but are highly destructive. Since these waves have larger amplitude they cause maximum destruction.


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1 A

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The continental crust is also called _____.


 1 B

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Vast basin shaped volcanic mouth is called ________.


 1 D

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Stalactites and Stalagmites are most common in ________ .


 1 E

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The Beaches are formed by __________ work.