Degree of earthquake felt and its damage is called its:

Intensity

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Consistency

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Magnitude

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The correct option is A Intensity
The degree of earthquake felt and its damage is called its intensity. Intensity measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location. Intensity is determined from effects on people, human structures, and the natural environment whereas magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.

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