Answer:
he Richter scale measures the largest wiggle (amplitude) on the recording, but other magnitude scales measure different parts of the earthquake. The USGS currently reports earthquake magnitudes using the Moment Magnitude scale, though many other magnitudes are calculated for research and comparison purposes.
Explanation:
3 inches per year best represents the average rate at which infants grow in height during the first four years after birth. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". The other choices given in the question seems quiet absurd. So by the method of elimination, one can say that option "b" is correct.