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The instrument that grades the earthquakes on the basis of observed effects on a 12-point scale. - Geography

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The instrument that grades the earthquakes on the basis of observed effects on a 12-point scale.

पर्याय

  • Thermometer

  • Seismograph

  • Richter scale

  • Mercalli scale

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उत्तर

Mercalli scale

Explanation:

The Mercalli scale grades earthquakes based on their observed effects and damage on a 12-point scale. Unlike the Richter scale, which measures energy released, the Mercalli scale describes what people feel and see during an earthquake.

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पाठ 8: Earthquakes - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ७८]

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मॉर्निंग स्टार Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
पाठ 8 Earthquakes
EXERCISES | Q I. 8. | पृष्ठ ७८
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