Consider the following statements:
1. Richter Scale is used to measure the scale of absolute ‘Magnitude’ of an earthquake based on the amount of seismic energy released.
2. Mercalli scale measures the ‘Intensity’ of an earthquake based on based on the amount of destruction caused.
Which of the following are ‘Correct’?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
 Mercalli scale measures intensity which is based on observable(not caused) earthquake damage which is quite subjective.

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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:

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