Answers MO-Earth and Space Science A EarthquakesQuestion 1

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Earthquakes

Question 1 of 3 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Which statement about the Mercalli scale is true?

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

B

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

C

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

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

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