The Modified Mercalli Intensity Rating Map on the Right Shows

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Modified Mercalli Intensity rating map on the right shows intensity values that range from more than X to less than III.What does this map show?

• A)this earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 10 or 11 near the source
• B)this earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 3 or 6 along the East Coast
• C)the earthquake was not felt in southern Florida
• D)shaking was felt only very near to the earthquake
• E)building damage occurred in all of the zones that are shaded on this map

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