The Richter Scale Measures Which Characteristic of Earthquakes

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Richter scale measures which characteristic of earthquakes?

• A) Preliminary magnitude from seismographic trace.
• B) Observed destructiveness or intensity.
• C) The total energy or seismic moment.
• D) The amount of energy released or magnitude.

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Definitions:

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Skinner

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