13. The following statements describe the Richter scale EXCEPT: a. It describes the magnitude of an earthquake. b. It describes the intensity of an earthquake. c. It is a quantitative measurement of the strength of an earthquake. d. It is based on the size of the largest seismic waves generated by a fac 14. What are the damages caused by intensity VII earthquake? a. There is considerate damage in poorly-built structures; some chimney b. Most masonry and frame structures destroyed. c. There is great damage in poorly built structures. d. Few masonry structures remain standing. 15. What instrument is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake? a. Seismogram c. Mercalli scale d. Richter scale b. Seismograph 16. Which type of seismic waves causes the rock particles on the surface to move and side-to-side? a. P-waves c. Love waves d. Rayleigh wave b. S-waves ​