| Definition | Name |
| measures the amount of seismic energy released by an earthquake | |
| grades the piquancy (heat) of a chili pepper by measuring the amount of capsaicin present | |
| measures mineral hardness | |
| measures the acidity or basicity/alkalinity of an aqueous solution | |
| an empirical measure for describing wind speed based mainly on observed sea conditions (on land it is categorised by the physical effects it has on vegetation and structures) | |
| | Definition | Name |
| measures the intensity of a tornado based on the damage inflicted on human-built structures and vegetation | |
| measures the power of magmatic eruptions by volume of products, eruption cloud height, and qualitative observations | |
| measures pungency in onions and garlic based on the alpha-keto acidity | |
| a medical aid designed to classify the form of human faeces into seven distinct categories | |
| measures the night sky and star brightness in a location by quantifying the astronomical observability of celestial objects and the interference caused by light pollution | |
| there is no official scale for the measure of nerd, but if you got all 10 of these correct (WITHOUT cheating) you're alright in my book. | |
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