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Question
Which scale is used by media to describe the intensity of the earthquake?
Options
Richter Scale
Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
Metric Scale
Secondary Scale
MCQ
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Solution
Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
Explanation:
Media use the modified mercalli intensity scale to describe earthquake intensity because it qualitatively measures the severity of shaking and damage at specific locations, making it more relatable to the public than the richter scale, which measures magnitude quantitatively.
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