Which statement describes the damage that results from earthquakes?

Question

Amount of damage can be used to determine intensity.
Damage can be measured using the Richter scale.
The amount of damage increases as magnitude decreases.
Earthquakes that cause maximum damage are the most common.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the damage that results from earthquakes is: "Amount of damage can be used to determine intensity."

This statement reflects the relationship between the observed damage from an earthquake and its intensity, often assessed using the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, which measures effects and impacts on people, buildings, and the Earth's surface. The other statements are not accurate: damage is related to intensity and not magnitude directly, the amount of damage typically increases as magnitude increases, and earthquakes that cause maximum damage are not necessarily the most common.