Multiple Choice
Richter scale values above 7 are not accurate. The ______ scale is a more objective method of measuring the energy of a large earthquake.
A) seismic trace
B) moment magnitude
C) P-wave amplitude
D) Modified Mercalli
E) gravity meter
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