Journey into Earthquakes
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Which of the following is the correct definition of an earthquake?

  • The study of earthquakes
  • The point of origin of an earthquake
  • The area on the Earth's surface above the focus of an earthquake
  • A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface (correct)

    • What is the depth range of a shallow focus earthquake?

  • 0 to 70km (correct)
  • 25 to 35km
  • 0 to 25km
  • 300 to 700km

    • Who invented the Richter scale?

  • David Hare
  • Mercalli
  • Charles Richter (correct)
  • Gautam Auddy

    • What is the purpose of the Mercalli scale?

    <p>To measure the intensity of an earthquake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth range of a deep focus earthquake?

    <p>300 to 700km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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