If You Heard on the News Today That an Earthquake

question 36

Multiple Choice

If you heard on the news today that an earthquake measured an 8.2 on the Richter scale,what other conclusions could you make based on knowledge garnered from this chapter?

• A) that this was the only type of earthquake magnitude scale used
• B) that there will be "moderate to serious damage" based on a subjective assessment of damage and effects
• C) that, according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, maximum intensity will be at levels IX to X
• D) that the earthquake will be described as "great"

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