The Mercalli scale measures ____.
A) numbers of earthquake waves generated
B) the intensity of an earthquake based on its destructive power
C) the amount of energy released during an earthquake based on the largest recorded body wave
D) the amount of energy released during an earthquake based on the amount of movement and fault area

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The Mercalli scale is a measure of the intensity of an earthquake based on its destructive power. It takes into account the effects of an earthquake on the built environment and on people, rather than just the amount of energy released or the number of waves generated.

The Mercalli Scale Measures ____