The Mercalli Scale is a scale from ________.
A)1 to 12 that rates the energy required for faulting to occur
B)1 to 10 that rates the energy released by an earthquake
C)I to XII that rates the structural damage due to an earthquake
D)I to X that rates the total energy released during the main quake and all aftershocks

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The Mercalli Scale is a seismic intensity scale used to measure the intensity of shaking that occurs during an earthquake. It is represented by Roman numerals I to XII, with I indicating a very slight tremor and XII indicating total destruction. The scale reflects the structural damage caused by an earthquake rather than the energy released or required for faulting to occur.

The Mercalli Scale Is a Scale from ________