Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:-

The magnitude scale used to measure the earth quake is known as?

  1. Kite scale

  2. Avalanche scale

  3. Richter scale

  4. Mercalli scale

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Richter scale, developed by Charles Richter in 1935, is the most well-known magnitude scale for measuring earthquake strength based on seismic wave amplitude. The Mercalli scale measures intensity (observed damage/effects), not magnitude. Kite and Avalanche scales are not relevant to seismology.