Q34
The Richter scale measures:
A.
The damage caused by earthquakes
B.
The duration of an earthquake
C.
The depth of the earthquake focus
D.
The magnitude (energy released) of an earthquake
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Richter scale quantifies the energy released during an earthquake.It is logarithmic, meaning each increase of 1 represents 10 times more amplitude.