Increased Earthquake Magnitude Above 6

question 32

Multiple Choice

Increased earthquake magnitude above 6.0 would be expected to produce which effect?

• A)stronger shaking only
• B)increased earthquake duration only
• C)increased area of shaking only
• D)increased strength, duration, and area of shaking
• E)increased duration and area of shaking only

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Definitions:

Confidence Level

The probability percentage that specifies how reliable a confidence interval is in statistical analysis.

Normal Distribution

A symmetric probability distribution characterized by a bell-shaped curve, where the mean, median, and mode of the distribution are equal.

Confidence Interval

An assortment of values, drawn out from sample statistical examination, which is likely to encase the value of an unascertained population parameter.

Margin Error

A measure indicating the extent to which the data collected in a poll or survey may differ from the actual values within the entire population, showcasing the uncertainty associated with sampling.