Which of the following statements regarding earthquakes is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicentre of the earthquake.<br>2. Earthquakes generate Primary and Secondary waves that radiate outward from the earthquake focus.<br>3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because shallow-focus earthquakes usually cause more damage as their energy reaches the surface with less dissipation than deep-focus earthquakes.
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