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Which of the following is a measure of the intensity of an earthquake?
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Magnitude
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- Magnitude
- Amplitude
- Frequency
- Wavelength
Explanation & Context
Earthquake magnitude is a measure of the size of an earthquake, specifically the amount of energy released. The Richter scale and Moment Magnitude scale are common measures.
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