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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s
Which of the following is measured on the Richter Scale?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:
Richter Scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake (the amount of energy released at the source).
The Mercalli Scale measures intensity based on observed effects.
Final Answer: Option B — Earthquake Magnitude