Practice Magnitude Vs. Intensity (24.15.1) - Epicentre - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What does magnitude measure?
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Think about how powerful the earthquake is.
Question 2.
What scale measures earthquake intensity?
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Consider which scale involves human experiences.
3Question 3.
What does the magnitude of an earthquake refer to?
- A measure of damage
- A measure of energy released
- A qualitative assessment
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It’s a number representing power.
4Question 4.
True or False: Intensity only depends on the earthquake's magnitude.
- True
- False
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Consider other influencing factors.
Question 5.
An earthquake has a magnitude of 6.5. Explain how this could impact two communities, one located very close to the epicentre and another located a hundred miles away.
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Consider geological conditions and distance.
Question 6.
You are an urban planner. How would you use the differences in intensity and magnitude to prepare a city for potential earthquakes?
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Think about risk assessment and urban development.

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