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satela [25.4K]
2 years ago
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Earthquake A has a magnitude of 4.2. Earthquake B has a magnitude of 6.1. Which statement could explain the different magnitudes

?
A:The seismic waves caused by earthquake B traveled more slowly

B:The rock that shifted to cause earthquake B was deeper underground

C:The seismic waves caused by earthquake B all traveled in the same direction

D:The rock that shifted to cause earthquake B released more energy
Geography
2 answers:
anzhelika [568]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

D:The rock that shifted to cause earthquake B released more energy

Explanation:

The magnitude of an earthquake is a function of the intensity of the earthquake and energy it releases.

An earthquake is a sudden movement within the earth which causes a release of energy.

  • The magnitude of earthquakes is reported by the intensity of the quakes from the source.
  • Earthquakes with a high intensity will have a high energy.
sattari [20]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

the answer is D. the rock that shifted to cause earthquake B released more energy

Explanation:

hope it helped

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