Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the statements given above are correct? 1. P – waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place 2. S – waves travel only through liquids 3. Arrival time of P and S – waves is used to locate the epicentre 4. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale

A
1 and 4
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1, 3 and 4
D
3 and 4

Correct Answer

1, 3 and 4

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