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5. What is true about the Richter scale? Select all that apply.

A. The scale measures the intensity of an earthquake from 1 to 10.
B. Each number on the Richter scale represents a magnitude 100 times higher than the previous lower number.
C. It is used to measure the energy released by an earthquake.
D. It is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.



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Final answer:

The Richter scale measures earthquake energy release logarithmically.


Explanation:

The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to quantify the energy released by an earthquake. Each number on the Richter scale represents a magnitude 10 times higher than the previous lower number. It measures the amplitude of the seismic wave recorded on a seismogram.


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