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Eathquakes - measurement Flashcards

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What is the Richter Scale?

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A scale that measures the amount of force done by an earthquake from a number scale 1-10.

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What is the Mercalli Scale?

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A scale that measures the amount of damage caused by an earthquake from a number scale 1-15.

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GCSE Geography AQA A Restless Earth (17 decks)

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