The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale
A) is a measure of the total damage done by an earthquake.
B) is a measure of how people and property are affected by an earthquake.
C) is a measure of the amount of energy released.
D) is an open ended (no limit) scale.
E) is used to determine earthquake magnitude.

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The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale is a subjective measurement of earthquake intensity based on the observed effects on people, structures, and the natural environment. It involves assessing the damage caused to buildings, the degree of shaking felt by people, and other factors that indicate the actual impact of the earthquake on the affected area. It is not a measure of energy released or earthquake magnitude, and the scale is limited to a maximum value of XII.

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale