The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale

• A) is a measure of the total damage done by an earthquake.
• B) is a measure of how people and property are affected by an earthquake.
• C) is a measure of the amount of energy released.
• D) is an open ended (no limit) scale.
• E) is used to determine earthquake magnitude.

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