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Garrulous · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

How are earthquakes measured?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Severe wildfires followed by heavy rains have significantly eroded the soil of a formerly forested region. Which one of the following horizons is most likely intact with little disturbance?

A) A horizon
B) O horizon
C) E horizon
D) C horizon

nmyers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The Mercalli scale measures intensity. The Richter scale measures magnitude. Seismic moment measures the energy radiating from the rupture plane.

Answer to Question 2

D