Which of the following is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
- ARichter scale
- BMercalli scale
- CGreat Harbor Wave
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Mercalli scale
Explanation
The Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity (effects/ severity) of an earthquake, whereas the Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.