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Question 17 of 25 • VA-Earth Science CR

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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