The amount of destruction caused by an earthquake is measured by:

Correct option is D

The Mercalli Scale measures the intensity of an earthquake based on its observable effects and the amount of destruction it causes. Unlike other scales that measure the energy released by an earthquake (magnitude), the Mercalli Scale provides a qualitative assessment of damage on structures, human perception, and changes in the Earth's surface.
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· Richter Scale: Measures the magnitude or energy released by an earthquake, not the destruction or damage it causes.
· Intensity Scale: This is a general term, and the Mercalli Scale is a specific type of intensity scale.
· Magnitude Scale: Refers to the measurement of the earthquake's size or energy, such as the Richter Scale or Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw).