Consider the following statements 1 The earthquake events are scaled only according to the magnitude...........

Geography and Environment (PCS) World Physical Aspects

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Consider the following statements:

1. The earthquake events are scaled only according to the magnitude of the shock.

2. The magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

The earthquake events are scaled either according to the magnitude or intensity of the shock. The magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale. The magnitude relates to the energy released during the quake. The magnitude is expressed in numbers, 0-10. The intensity scale is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist. The intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12.