Question:
Which of the following statements regarding
earthquakes is/are correct?
1. The point on the Earth’s surface directly
above the focus is called the epicentre of the
earthquake.
2. Earthquakes generate Primary and Secondary
waves that radiate outward from the
earthquake focus.
3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to
cause more damage than shallow-focus
earthquakes.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements regarding
earthquakes is/are correct?
1. The point on the Earth’s surface directly
above the focus is called the epicentre of the
earthquake.
2. Earthquakes generate Primary and Secondary
waves that radiate outward from the
earthquake focus.
3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to
cause more damage than shallow-focus
earthquakes.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Deep-focus earthquakes cause less damage at the surface than shallow ones.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Deep-focus earthquakes cause less damage at the surface than shallow ones.