What is the range of the intensity scale used in measuring earthquakes ?

Deepak Sahoo • 10.78K Points
Tutor II Geography

Q. What is the range of the intensity scale used in measuring earthquakes ?

(A) 1 to 12
(B) 1 to 7
(C) 1 to 5
(D) 1 to 15

Correct Answer - Option(A)

Explanation by: Deepak Sahoo

Mercalli Scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake. It is a twelve-point scale ranging from I (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction).

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