Geography · Physical Geography
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to earthquakes?
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- 1The epicenter is the point deep under the ground where the earthquake actually begins.✓
- 2The intensity and damage caused by an earthquake are measured on the Mercalli Scale.
- 3The magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale.
- 4They are caused by endogenetic forces of the Earth.
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The epicenter is the point deep under the ground where the earthquake actually begins.
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