Explain the differences between the magnitude and the intensity of an earthquake, in terms of how

many intensities and magnitudes a single, given earthquake can have. What will be an ideal response?


An earthquake can have only one magnitude, but it will have different intensities in different locations.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What property of metal atoms account for many of the observed bulk phenomena seen in metal samples?

A. Metal atoms easily lose one or more outer electrons. B. Metal atoms easily gain one or more outer electrons. C. Metals readily form covalent bonds. D. Metals readily form ionic bonds. E. none of the above

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Normal faults are caused by ____ stress

A)tensional B)compressional C)elastic D)shear E)rebound

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