Prior to the Invention of Seismometers, Damage to Terrain and Structures

question 23

True/False

Prior to the invention of seismometers, damage to terrain and structures and severity of shaking were used to assess an earthquakes size.

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Definitions:

Autonomous Consumption

the level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, representing the expenditures necessary to meet basic needs.

Disposable Income

Available cash for households to utilize in saving and spending after income taxes have been processed.

Savings

Money that is set aside from income for future use, often stored in a bank or invested to generate returns.

Disposable Income

Households' spendable and savable funds following income tax deductions.