Question

Which earthquake measuring scale is based on Earth's rigidity and the amount and area of slip on the fault?

A Richter magnitude scale Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Mercalli intensity scale Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Saffir-Simpson scale Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Moment magnitude scale Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The correct answer is D

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