Multiple Choice
The moment magnitude scale ____.
A) is based on the highest peak recorded on a specific type of seismograph
B) can be used to locate the earthquake epicenter
C) more closely reflects the total amount of energy released during an earthquake
D) is measured by recording the amount of structural damage in an area
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