A Scale Used to Classify and Describe the Effects of Earthquakes

question 44

Multiple Choice

A scale used to classify and describe the effects of earthquakes on terrain, construction, and local damage conditions is the

• A) Richter scale.
• B) seismograph scale.
• C) seismic assessment scale.
• D) modified Mercalli scale.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit one gains from the consumption of one more unit of a product or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of goods and services.

Total Utility

Total utility is the total satisfaction or value a consumer derives from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.