Which of the following best describes the Richter and Moment earthquake scales?

A. Measures the amount of elasticity in seismic waves.
B. Measures the amount of ground motion and energy released.
C. Measures the duration of an earthquake.
D. Measures the amount of damage at the epicenter.
E. All of the answers listed here.


Answer: B

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