Practice Case Studies On Magnitude And Intensity Application (29.12)

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Question 1.
What is the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale?
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Think about how we measure what people feel during earthquakes.
Question 2.
Name one key difference between magnitude and intensity.
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Consider what each scale is assessing.
3Question 3.
What did the Bhuj Earthquake experience in terms of MMI?
- I
- IX-X
- XII
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Recall the level of destruction that corresponds to the Bhuj Earthquake.
4Question 4.
True or False: The intensity of an earthquake is the same everywhere.
- True
- False
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Think about different experiences someone might have based on where they are.
Question 5.
Evaluate how urban planning could change based on the findings from the Bhuj and Nepal earthquakes.
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Focus on implications for future building codes and where to place structures.
Question 6.
Propose a method to assess future earthquake risks considering the weaknesses shown in the Nepal earthquake.
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Think about integrating technology with traditional assessment methods.

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