Who is the inventor of the Richter Scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who is the inventor of the Richter Scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
A. Alfred Wegener
B. Giuseppe Mercalli
C. James Hutton
D. Charles Richter
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Charles F. Richter developed the Richter magnitude scale in 1935 in partnership with Beno Gutenberg.

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