Practice Difference Between Magnitude and Intensity - 28.1 | 28. Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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28.1 - Difference Between Magnitude and Intensity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the term magnitude refer to in earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Think about the energy involved in an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Name one scale used to measure earthquake intensity.

💡 Hint: This scale measures how people feel the shaking.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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