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:

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth, controlling movements such as closing and puckering.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that compresses the cheek against the teeth and aids in chewing.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the orbit of the eye that allows the eyes to close, blink, and squint.

Masseter

The masseter muscle is a facial muscle that plays a key role in mastication (chewing) by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).