Which of the Following Is Not Used to Rate an Earthquake

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not used to rate an earthquake on the moment magnitude scale?

• A) the amount of fault slippage that occurred
• B) the size of the subsurface or surface area that ruptured
• C) the amount of death and destruction that occurred
• D) the nature of the ground materials affected by the quake

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Definitions:

Ultrasonography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside the body.

Hypercalciuria

A condition characterized by an excessive amount of calcium in the urine.

Calcium

A chemical element essential for living organisms, primarily in bone formation and maintenance, blood clotting, and muscle function.

Polyuria

The production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, which can be a sign of various medical conditions.