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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s
Which one of the following scales is a 12-point scale for measuring earthquake intensity?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:
Mercalli Intensity Scale measures damage and human perception, ranging from I (not felt) to XII (total destruction).
Final Answer: Option B - Mercalli Scale