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on: Jul 16, 2018
What does earthquake intensity measure?
 
  A) amplitude of seismic waves
  B) reach of the quake from the epicenter in km
  C) cost of reconstruction
  D) damage and secondary effects of the quake

Question 2

What action would geologists take when creating a Modified Mercalli Intensity map of an earthquake?
 
  A) analyze seismic instrument readouts
  B) take core samples at several spots and from different distances from the epicenter
  C) assess financial costs of rebuilding roads, buildings, and public areas in the quake zone
  D) interview people who experienced the quake


emilymalinowski12

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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