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Which Earthquake Intensity Scale Assesses the Effects of an Earthquake

Question 14

Question 14

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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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