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, 2 and 3

B. 1, 3 and 4

C. 1 and 4

D. 3 and 4

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The statements that are correct are that P waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place, Arrival time of P and S - waves is used to locate the epicentre and Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.