Which of the Following Best Describes the Richter and Moment

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Richter and Moment earthquake scales?

• A) Measures the amount of ground motion and energy released.
• B) Measures the amount of damage at the epicenter.
• C) Measures the duration of an earthquake.
• D) Measures the amount of elasticity in seismic waves.
• E) All of the answers listed here.

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