B.P.S.C. School Teacher/Headmaster 10.12.2023
Which of the following is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
aRichter scale
bMercalli scale✓ Correct
cGreat Harbor Wave
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
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.
general-science