Geologists measure earthquakes on the moment magnitude scale. This scale measures
A) the amount that the ground shakes during an earthquake.
B) the Richter magnitude of an earthquake.
C) the depth of the earthquake focus.
D) the energy released by an earthquake.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q22: The most destructive earthquake waves are
A)S-waves.
B)P-waves.
C)aftershock waves.
D)waves
Q23: How do trees counteract global warming?
A)They are
Q24: Which of these is an example of
Q25: Why does sea level rise when climate
Q26: Where do the strongest earthquakes occur?
A)at strike-slip
Q28: Which of the following is not something
Q29: How does burning fossil fuels impact Earth's
Q30: A hurricane rotates about its eye, which
Q31: Composite volcanoes erupt explosively. What kind of
Q32: We say that Earth's current climate is
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents