Multiple choice

Which of the following is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

  1. Bevameter

  2. Anemometer

  3. Richter scale

  4. Actinometer

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Richter scale is the standard instrument used to measure the intensity or magnitude of earthquakes. It was developed in the 1930s and provides a logarithmic scale to quantify earthquake strength.