Multiple choice general knowledge

Scale to measure visible destruction caused by earthquake?

  1. richter

  2. mercalli

  3. candella

  4. fahrenheit

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mercalli intensity scale measures the visible destruction and observed effects of an earthquake at specific locations (subjective, based on damage). In contrast, the Richter scale measures the magnitude (energy released). Candela measures light intensity, and Fahrenheit measures temperature.