Practice Intensity - 19.5.2 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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19.5.2 - Intensity

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the MMI Scale used for?

💡 Hint: Think about whether it's measuring strength or effects.

Question 2

Easy

What does an intensity of I mean?

💡 Hint: Focus on what people would experience.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measure?

  • The energy released by an earthquake
  • The audible sound of the earthquake
  • The effects of an earthquake

💡 Hint: Remember, intensity is about feeling and impact.

Question 2

An intensity of XII indicates how much damage?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the worst case situation.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the intensity of two hypothetical cities: City A is 10 km from the epicenter and experiences an intensity of VII, while City B is 50 km away but reports intensity of VI. Discuss discrepancies.

💡 Hint: Think about local conditions that might change intensity.

Question 2

Based on historical earthquake impacts, propose mitigation strategies for urban areas regularly recording high intensity levels.

💡 Hint: What can be done to minimize the effects of high-intensity earthquakes?

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