Practice Measuring Earthquakes - 3.1.4.4 | 3. INTERIOR OF THE EARTH | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Question 1

Easy

What is the scale used to measure the energy released during an earthquake?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the number associated with earthquake strength.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Mercalli scale measure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of an earthquake on people and buildings.

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Question 1

What scale measures the energy released during an earthquake?

  • A) Mercalli
  • B) Richter
  • C) Seismic

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's named after a geologist.

Question 2

True or False: The Mercalli scale only focuses on the scientific measurement of earthquakes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how people react to earthquakes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurring 100 km offshore. Discuss the potential impacts on coastal neighborhoods.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the energy transfer to water and how it relates to tsunamis.

Question 2

Evaluate the strengths and limitations of using the Richter scale versus the Mercalli scale in earthquake preparedness.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider different perspectives on seismic data.

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