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Earthquakes

Question 10 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Which statement describes the Richter scale?

Answer

A

It cannot account for fault movement during an earthquake.

B

It measures large earthquakes far from the seismograph.

C

It estimates the total energy released from an earthquake.

D

It measures magnitude based on the size of seismic waves.

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