Question
Match the earthquake measuring instrument with its correct description.
1. Richter scale
measures strength of an earthquake; measurement is based on the size of seismic waves
2. moment magnitude scale
measures strength of larger earthquakes; measurement is based on multiple variables
3. Mercalli intensity scale
measures effects of an earthquake; measurement can vary from place to place
1. Richter scale
measures strength of an earthquake; measurement is based on the size of seismic waves
2. moment magnitude scale
measures strength of larger earthquakes; measurement is based on multiple variables
3. Mercalli intensity scale
measures effects of an earthquake; measurement can vary from place to place
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the correct matches for the earthquake measuring instruments and their descriptions:
1. **Richter scale**
*measures strength of an earthquake; measurement is based on the size of seismic waves*
2. **Moment magnitude scale**
*measures strength of larger earthquakes; measurement is based on multiple variables*
3. **Mercalli intensity scale**
*measures effects of an earthquake; measurement can vary from place to place*
1. **Richter scale**
*measures strength of an earthquake; measurement is based on the size of seismic waves*
2. **Moment magnitude scale**
*measures strength of larger earthquakes; measurement is based on multiple variables*
3. **Mercalli intensity scale**
*measures effects of an earthquake; measurement can vary from place to place*