Question

The main difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is _____.

-the Richter measures up to an 8.0 scale while the Mercalli measures up to 12
-the Richter measures multiple sources of energy being released while the Mercalli measures energy released from the epicenter or focus
-the Richter measures the energy released from an earthquake while the Mercalli measures the effects of an earthquake
-There is no real difference between these scales

Answer 1

C.) -the Richter measures the energy released from an earthquake while the Mercalli measures the effects of an earthquake

Answer 2

The Richter measures multiple sources of energy being released while the Mercalli measures energy released from the epicenter or focus.