Multiple choice

Which of the following scales is used for measuring the intensity of earthquake?

  1. Decibel

  2. Richter

  3. Del

  4. Mercalli

  5. Kelvin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The intensity scale (range varies from 1-12) takes into account the visible damage caused by the event and is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist.