An Earthquake's Richter Magnitude Is Based on

question 85

Multiple Choice

An earthquake's Richter magnitude is based on

• A)the amount of energy released during an earthquake.
• B)the amount of ground movement caused by seismic waves.
• C)the distance between the earthquake and the seismograph station.
• D)the observed effects on people and structures.

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