What Is the Name of the Earthquake Scale That Gives

question 136

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the earthquake scale that gives an absolute measure of the energy released by an earthquake?

• A) Modified Mercalli scale
• B) Mohs scale
• C) Torino scale
• D) Richter scale

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