Question

What does the Richter scale measure?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Energy released by an earthquake

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The correct answer is “Energy released by an earthquake”.

The Richter scale is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake, that is the amount of energy released during an earthquake.

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