Which earthquake intensity scale assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures?
A) Richter scale
B) Mercalli scale
C) moment-magnitude scale

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The Mercalli scale is a scale that assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures, based on observed damage and reports of how people felt the earthquake. The Richter scale and moment-magnitude scale both measure the earthquake's seismic energy and magnitude, but do not take into account the effects on humans and structures directly.

Which Earthquake Intensity Scale Assesses the Effects of an Earthquake