The Mercalli Intensity Scale Tends to Be Very Subjective and Thus

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Mercalli intensity scale tends to be very subjective and thus is generally only used for historical earthquakes that were near people but were not recorded by seismometers.Why might the Mercalli scale be subjective?

• A)It relies on testimony from people.
• B)It does not take into account distance.
• C)It can only be used for large earthquakes.
• D)It cannot be used in heavily populated areas.

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