Which Earthquake Intensity Scale Assesses the Effects of an Earthquake

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which earthquake intensity scale assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures?

• A)Richter scale
• B)Mercalli scale
• C)seismic-moment magnitude scale

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