Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Magnitude

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the magnitude of earthquakes?

• A) Magnitudes of earthquakes are based on powers of ten.
• B) An earthquake of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale involves twice the amount of ground shaking as a magnitude 2 earthquake.
• C) Great earthquakes can have a magnitude of 8 or higher.
• D) Both the Richter Scale and Moment Magnitude Scale are used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake.

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