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What is the range of the intensity scale used in measuring earthquakes?

A

1 to 12

B

1 to 7

C

1 to 5

D

1 to 15

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Mercalli Scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake. It is a twelve-point scale ranging from (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction)
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