Multiple Choice
The Richter scale measures what characteristic of earthquakes?
A) amount of ground motion
B) quantity of energy released
C) size of displacement in the fault
D) degree of damage to local buildings
E) area over which the earthquake was detected
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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