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Which scale is used by media to describe the intensity of the earthquake? - Geography

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प्रश्न

Which scale is used by media to describe the intensity of the earthquake?

विकल्प

  • Richter Scale

  • Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

  • Metric Scale

  • Secondary Scale

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उत्तर

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Explanation:

Media use the modified mercalli intensity scale to describe earthquake intensity because it qualitatively measures the severity of shaking and damage at specific locations, making it more relatable to the public than the richter scale, which measures magnitude quantitatively.

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अध्याय 7: Earthquakes - SOLVE AND SCORE [पृष्ठ ६७]

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अध्याय 7 Earthquakes
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