Question

An earthquake measures 3 on Richter scale (a) would it be recorded on the seismograph (b) Is it likely to cause much damage

Answer 1

(a) Yes recorded

(b) No damage is caused

Answer 2

Explanation:

The destructive energy of an earthquake is measured by the Richter scale. This scale has the readings from 1 to 10.

The reading of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale would be recorded by a seismograph. If the Richter scale gives a reading of magnitude 3, then the earthquake is not likely to cause much damage. Generally, earthquake of magnitudes higher than 5 is considered destructive in nature.