Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:
Which of the following measures the intensity of an earthquake?
Options:
Seismometer
Seismograph
Mercalli Scale
None of the above
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
The Mercalli scale describes the intensity of an earthquake. Seismographs are instruments used to record the motion of the ground during an earthquake. A seismometer is an instrument that responds to ground noises and shaking such as caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions.