Question

Which statements describe the moment magnitude scale? Check all that apply.

A. It measures only small earthquakes.
B. It collects data using a seismograph.
C. It shows the types of seismic waves that were produced.
D. It estimates the total energy released from an earthquake.
E. It determines the amount of damage caused by an earthquake.

Answer 1

The moment magnitude scale is a scale that rates earthquakes by estimating the total energy released by an earthquake . Estimating the total amount of energy released, enables comparison of earthquakes more accurately.

This scale can be used to rate earthquakes of all sizes, near or far. The following statements describe the moment magnitude scale:

B. It collects data using a seismograph.

D. It estimates the total energy released from an earthquake.

E. It determines the amount of damage caused by an earthquake.