Choose the correct pairs of reading on Richters scale and the severity of earthquake.

Below 2

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5 to 6

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6 to 7

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Above 7

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Major

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Mild

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Moderate

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Strong

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding various scales used for measuring the earthquake?

1. Richter scale measures magnitude of earthquake whereas Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquake.

2. Magnitude of earthquake depends on the destruction caused by earthquake.

3. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.

Choose among the options given below:

Q. The strength of an earthquake is rated on a scale called Richter scale.

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