How Does Earthquake Magnitude Differ from Intensity

question 39

Multiple Choice

How does earthquake magnitude differ from intensity?

• A)Magnitude reflects energy release, while intensity reflects the amount of shaking.
• B)Intensity reflects energy release, while magnitude reflects the amount of shaking.
• C)The two terms are synonymous, referring simply to the size of an earthquake.
• D)Magnitude is a result of the amount of shaking, which is determined by intensity.

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Definitions:

Interpret

The process of explaining or providing the meaning of something, often applied to data analysis to derive conclusions or insights from data.

Variable

A variable is any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or observed and can change across different situations or among individuals.

Assumption of Normality

The presumption that the data being analyzed is drawn from a normally distributed population, which is a common requirement for many statistical tests.

Distribution Shape

Describes the overall appearance of the data's frequency distribution, including characteristics like symmetry, skewness, and kurtosis.