Which statements describe the mercalli scale? Check all that apply.
A) this scale measures seismic waves based on their size.
B) this scale rates an earthquake according to how much damage it caused.
C) this scale produces a single rating for earthquakes that reach the surface.
D) this scale uses Roman numerals to rank the damage cause by an earthquake.
E) this scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake based on the size of seismic waves.