Q. With reference to the scale of measurement of seismic waves which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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 D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Mercalli Scale represents the intensity of the earthquake and the range of intensity is from 1-12.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Richter Scale represents the magnitude of the earthquake and the magnitude is expressed in numbers from 1-10.

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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:

Name the scale on which the magnitude (or intensity) of an earthquake is expressed.

The intensity of an earthquake is expressed in terms of magnitude on a scale called:

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