Match the earthquake measuring instrument with its correct description.

Question

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

Answer 1

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