Q.

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


see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

Mercalli scale   

b

Richter scale   

c

Both A and B   

d

Saffir-Simpson scale 

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

        The size of an earthquake can be determined in a variety of ways. Charles F. Richter created the Richter scale in 1934, which became the first commonly used technique.
        The Mercalli scale is a further tool for gauging earthquake intensity. This scale, developed by Giuseppe Mercalli in 1902, gauges an earthquake's intensity based on observations made by those who experienced it.
  
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon