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VARVARA [1.3K]
3 years ago
9

Which statement about the Mercalli scale is true?

Biology
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Amiraneli [1.4K]3 years ago
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Answer:

The statement  true about the Mercalli scale is "The scale rates an earthquake according to how much damage it causes."

Explanation:

The Mercalli Scale is a way to rate the earthquakes according  to the level of damage at a given place. It got its name after the Italian seismologist  Giuseppe Mercalli .  The scale has 12 divisions. Lower numbers indicate intensity that is likely felt by people where as the  higher numbers indicates the damage to structures and buildings. The ratings are given in Roman numerals. This scale is presently called as the MMI scale, or the Modified Mercalli scale.

Evgen [1.6K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

c

Explanation:

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