Multiple Choice
What is the difference between earthquake intensity and magnitude?
A) Only strong earthquakes have intensity; weak earthquakes have magnitude and intensity.
B) Intensity refers to the effects that earthquakes have, magnitude refers to energy released.
C) Intensity refers to energy released and magnitude refers to the effects that earthquakes have.
D) Only weak earthquakes have intensity; strong earthquakes have magnitude and intensity.
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