-Suppose you read this description of an earthquake from the 1880's. "The ground shook so hard that books fell off the desk." Which scale would be most appropriate for this type of information?
A) Mercalli
B) Richter
C) Moment

Question

-Suppose you read this description of an earthquake from the 1880's. "The ground shook so hard that books fell off the desk." Which scale would be most appropriate for this type of information?
A) Mercalli 
B) Richter 
C) Moment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Mercalli scale measures the intensity of an earthquake based on observed effects and damage, such as books falling off a desk, making it the most appropriate for this type of descriptive information.

-Suppose You Read This Description of an Earthquake from the 1880's