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    An Earthquake Magnitude Scale Is a Measure Of_______
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An Earthquake Magnitude Scale Is a Measure Of_______

Question 40

Question 40

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An earthquake magnitude scale is a measure of_______ .


A) ground shaking
B) speed of wave travel
C) building damage
D) energy released

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