Which of the Following Is NOT Used to Rate an Earthquake

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT used to rate an earthquake on the moment magnitude scale?

• A)The amount of death and destruction that occurred
• B)The nature of the ground materials affected by the quake
• C)The size of the subsurface or surface area that ruptured
• D)The amount of fault slippage that occurred

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Definitions:

Incidental Damages

Compensation for unforeseen damages that occur as a secondary effect of a breach of contract.

Resell

The act of selling an item or asset previously bought, typically for profit.

Public Sale

An auction or sale of goods or assets that is open to the general public and conducted by a legal or governmental authority.

Private Sale

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