General Science Questions

The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core.

There are two types of Shadow zones:

one for P waves and

one for S waves.

P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

Lead caulked joints are used for laying Earthern ware pipes.

Earthenware is fired at 1900 degrees Fahrenheit, much lower than stoneware. The result is porous pottery that is not as strong as stoneware or porcelain pottery pieces and is cheaper than stoneware.

Charminar was built at the center of the Hyderabad city in Telangana state, to commemorate the eradication of Plague by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in early 1500's. 

It was built with Granite, imestone and Marble.

MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Reader.

Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of standing water on the road, car speed, and under-inflated or worn-out tires.

The Van Vihar National Park is located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It covers an area of about 4.45 sq.km and is home to Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lions, wild cats, Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Red Fox, Indian Jackal, Wild Dog, Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Mugger Crocodile, Gharial, Snakes, Python, etc.