Question

The Richter scale measures strength while the Mercalli intensity scale measures the effects of an earthquake. Another difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is _____.

A. the Richter scale provides a single measurement while the Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements depending on the area affected
B. the Richter scale is more sophisticated than the Mercalli intensity scale
C. the Richter scale is used less than the Mercalli intensity scale
D. the Richter scale provides several possible measurements while the Mercalli intensity scale provides just one

Answer 1

Correct answer: A). The Richter scale provides a single measurement while the Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements depending on the area affected

The Mercalli intensity scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake, while the Richter scale is an absolute scale, which is used to record the earthquake.

The Modified Mercalli scale measure how they react and feel the shaking of the earthquake. The Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements, while Richter scale gives a single measurement.

Answer 2

The Richter scale measures strength while the Mercalli intensity scale measures the effects of an earthquake. Another difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is - the Richter scale provides a single measurement while the Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements depending on the area affected.

The Richter Scale is an absolute scale and the Mercalli scales measures how people feel and react to the shaking of an earthquake.