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Name the two types of scales used to measure the earthquakes.

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  1. Richter Scale: Measures the magnitude (energy released) of an earthquake quantitatively on a scale of 1 to 10.
  2. Modified Mercalli Scale (MMS): Measures the intensity (severity of ground shaking) qualitatively on a scale from I to XII.
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Chapter 7: Earthquakes - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 69]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 7 Earthquakes
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D 5. (b) | Page 69
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