28.1 - Difference Between Magnitude and Intensity
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What does the term magnitude refer to in earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy involved in an earthquake.
Name one scale used to measure earthquake intensity.
💡 Hint: This scale measures how people feel the shaking.
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What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how we define how strong an earthquake is.
True or False: Intensity is the same for all locations affected by an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider why different areas may feel different levels of shaking during one earthquake.
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A city experiences a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. Discuss how the intensity could vary within the city. Include factors that would influence the intensity readings.
💡 Hint: Consider how different terrains and materials react to seismic waves.
Design a brief emergency plan for a region expecting a magnitude 7 earthquake. What intensity levels should be considered for response?
💡 Hint: Think about local building codes and population density.
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