Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which scale is used to measure the intensity of the Earthquake?

  1. Richter

  2. Mercalli

  3. Seismograph

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mercalli scale measures earthquake intensity based on observed effects and damage at specific locations. The Richter scale measures magnitude (energy released), while a seismograph is an instrument that detects and records seismic waves, not a measurement scale.

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