The Magnitude of an Earthquake Measures ____

question 44

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of an earthquake measures ____.

• A)intensity
• B)damage
• C)the energy released
• D)the duration of trembling
• E)combined amplitude of all tremors recorded

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the back, part of the central nervous system.

Tourette Syndrome

A disorder affecting the nervous system, marked by uncontrollable vocal sounds and repeated movements, known as tics.

Neurologic Disorder

A condition affecting the nervous system, leading to issues with brain, spinal cord, or nerve function.

Tics

Involuntary, sudden, and repetitive motor movements or vocalizations that are hard to control.