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3.1.1.2 Tectonic hazards (part a) Reorder

Target Level

4-5

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 3

Drag and drop the boxes into the correct order.

Order the descriptions for the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (from smallest to largest)

Violent - Damage considerable, even in specially designed buildings.
Extreme - Well-built wooden structures could be completely destroyed.
Moderate - Felt by nearly everyone. Many people would be awakened if at night.
Strong - Felt by all. Damage slight.
Severe - Considerable damage in ordinary substantial buildings with some partial collapses.
Weak - Felt only by a few people at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings.
Light - Felt indoors by many and outdoors by a few.
Very strong - Considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed buildings.

This is your 1^st attempt! The marking algorithm gives more marks for getting the right order first time.

Pass Mark

70%