Multiple Choice
Which magnitude scale is considered the most accurate? Hint: It uses the amplitudes of several different waves,the amount of slip,and the dimensions of the slipped area on the fault.
A) the Richter scale
B) the Mercalli scale
C) the moment magnitude scale
D) the surface-wave magnitude scale
Correct Answer:
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