Practice Earthquake Intensity (28.3) - Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes

Practice: Earthquake Intensity

Lesson 28.3Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes

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Question 1.
What scale measures earthquake intensity?
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Think about the scale used to assess human experiences.
Question 2.
What does intensity level V indicate?
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Consider the commonness of feeling the shaking.
3Question 3.
What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measure?
- The energy released by an earthquake
- The observable effects of an earthquake
- The depth of an earthquake's focus
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Consider what kind of effects the scale describes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Intensity can vary from place to place even for the same earthquake.
- True
- False
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Think about why two places could feel an earthquake differently.
Question 5.
Given an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0, predict the potential intensity level around the epicenter if factors like soft soil are considered.
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Think about how soil type affects the seismic waves' impact.
Question 6.
Discuss how urban planning can change based on the intensity data collected post-earthquake.
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Consider the lessons learned regarding structural vulnerabilities.

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