« previous next »

Author Question: The moment magnitude scale measures the energy released by an earthquake. For each increase in ... (Read 79 times)

burchfield96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 610
on: Jul 29, 2018
The moment magnitude scale measures the energy released by an earthquake. For each increase in magnitude, the energy released increases
 
  A) ten-fold.
  B) logarithmically.
  C) by 10.
  D) 30 times.

Question 2

The San Andreas fault in California is a
 
  A) thrust fault.
  B) strike slip fault.
  C) normal fault.
  D) reverse fault.


Gabe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Diagrams showing the multiple energy shells and orbitals of a nitrogen atom Diagrams showing the multiple energy shells and orbitals of a nitrogen atom
Absorption of light energy by an electron Absorption of light energy by an electron
The Head Start program was designed to increase the school readiness of low-income children. The Head Start program was designed to increase the school readiness of low-income children.
An electronic scale. An electronic scale.
GDP per Capita in the United States, 1870–2009 (Ratio Scale) GDP per Capita in the United States, 1870–2009 (Ratio Scale)
Energy and Energy Units Energy and Energy Units
Video: Introduction to Tuberculosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library