What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale tell us about an earthquake?

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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.

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St. Francis Dam, located in California, collapsed as a result of intense earthquake shaking

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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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.

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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)

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