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Question
Which of the following measures the power of an earthquake on a scale of 1 to 9?
Options
Seismograph
Richter scale
Mercalli scale
Thermometer
MCQ
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Solution
Richter scale
Explanation:
The Richter scale measures the power or magnitude of an earthquake, typically on a scale from 1 to 9 (or even higher for very strong quakes). It quantifies the energy released at the earthquake's source.
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