28.1. Difference Between Magnitude and Intensity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term magnitude refer to in earthquakes?

   Hint

   Think about the energy involved in an earthquake.

2. 2.

   Name one scale used to measure earthquake intensity.

   Hint

   This scale measures how people feel the shaking.

3. 3.

   What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?

   • The energy released
   • The damage caused
   • The distance from the epicenter

   Hint

   Think about how we define how strong an earthquake is.

4. 4.

   True or False: Intensity is the same for all locations affected by an earthquake.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider why different areas may feel different levels of shaking during one earthquake.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.