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Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of an Earthquake?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Barometer
  2. Seismograph
  3. Hygrometer
  4. Anemometer

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Seismograph

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Seismograph šŸ“š Explanation: A seismograph, or seismometer, detects and records the ground motion caused by seismic waves during an earthquake. The resulting record is called a seismogram, which scientists use to determine the location and magnitude of the quake. The Richter scale is the numerical scale typically used to express the energy released by these events.