Earthquakes Answers

3 verified answers

Which statement about the Mercalli scale is true?

The scale has twenty ratings for an earthquake’s effects.

The scale rates an earthquake based on its total energy released.

The scale rates an earthquake according to how much damage it causes.

The scale is most useful when scientists use data from three or more seismographs.

Fill in the blank to complete each statement about measuring an earthquake’s magnitude.

Answers:

Blank 1:Richter

Blank 2:moment

Question text not available

Answer:

moment

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course