The Moment of Magnitude Scale Is More Accurate for Big

question 33

Multiple Choice

The moment of magnitude scale is more accurate for big earthquakes because _______.

• A) it includes length of duration of shaking and energy released
• B) it includes fault-rupture area and energy released
• C) it includes the distance from the epicentre and length of duration of shaking
• D) it includes hypocentre depth and energy released
• E) it includes fault-rupture area and hypocentre depth

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