The Richter Magnitude Scale Is Logarithmic,each 1-Point Increase on the Scale

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Richter magnitude scale is logarithmic,each 1-point increase on the scale corresponds to a

• A)100-fold increase in the amplitude of ground shaking.
• B)30-fold increase in the amplitude of ground shaking.
• C)10-fold increase in the amplitude of ground shaking.
• D)an increase of 30 times the energy for each magnitude.

---

Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a tangible asset that is expensed in each accounting period during its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Indirect Method

A method of preparing the cash flow statement in which net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate the cash from operating activities.

Operating Activities

These involve the core day-to-day functions and transactions of a business that are directly related to its primary operations, typically reflected in the cash flows from operating activities section of the cash flow statement.

Gain on Sale

The financial profit obtained from selling an asset for more than its purchase price or book value.