The Magnitude of an Earthquake Measures

question 50

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of an earthquake measures:

• A) its intensity.
• B) the damage created.
• C) the energy released.
• D) the duration of trembling.
• E) its intensity and the duration of trembling.

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Definitions:

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