Which scale measures the hardness of minerals, with diamond being the hardest at 10?
A
Richter scale
B
Mohs scale
C
Beaufort scale
D
Kelvin scale
Correct Answer: Option B — Mohs scale
Explanation:
The Mohs hardness scale ranks minerals from 1 to 10 based on their ability to scratch each other with diamond rated at 10 as the hardest naturally occurring mineral.