The Richter scale measures strength while the Mercalli intensity scale measures the effects of an earthquake. Another difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is _____.

Question

the Richter scale provides several possible measurements while the Mercalli intensity scale provides just one
the Richter scale provides a single measurement while the Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements depending on the area affected
the Richter scale is used less than the Mercalli intensity scale
the Richter scale is more sophisticated than the Mercalli intensity scale

Answer 1

Another difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is the Richter scale provides a single measurement while the Mercalli intensity scale can produce multiple measurements depending on the area affected.

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake at a specific point, while the Mercalli intensity scale assesses the effects and damages of the earthquake based on people's experiences and structural impacts in different locations, leading to varied intensity ratings.