The Richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the ________

A) duration of the earthquake B) arrival time of P and S waves
C) intensity of the earthquake D) amplitude of the largest seismic wave


D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) Pyroxene and amphibole B) Muscovite and biotite micas C) Quartz and potassium feldspar D) Plagioclase feldspar and biotite mica

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What did the Mars rover Opportunity discover on Mars that relates to questions about the existence of water on Mars?

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What conditions give more or less concentric and parallel folds?

What will be an ideal response?

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