What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale tell us about an earthquake?
What will be an ideal response?
This is a measure of the amount of ground shaking at a particular location, based on observed property damage. This tells us how damaging an earthquake was at that location.
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Areas along the shores of the Great Lakes often experience a lake breeze circulation. Are these winds different than those associated with a sea breeze circulation? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
St. Francis Dam, located in California, collapsed as a result of intense earthquake shaking
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The greatest concentration of destructive earthquakes lies:
a. along the mid-oceanic ridges. b. along the Pacific Ring of Fire. c. in Australia. d. in the Appalachians. e. at hot spots.
During the end Permian mass extinction, the slowing of sea floor spreading resulted in an increase of the world's ocean basins, causing sea level to drop about ________.
A. 150m (492ft) B. 100m (328ft) C. 75m (246ft) D. 200m (660ft)