Restless Earth- Mercalli and Richter Scale

Question 1

What does the Richter Scale measure?

Answer 1

Amount of energy released (magnitude)

Question 2

What type of data does the Mercalli Scale use?

Richter?

Answer 2

Mercalli- Qualitative (eye witness)

Richter- Quantitative (precise), measured with seismeters

Question 3

What do the Scales have in common?

Answer 3

As the levels increase so does the damage