Which statement best describes the Richter scale?

A. It's a numerical system that measures the smallest seismic waves during an earthquake.

B. It's a test given to all geologists.

C. It's named after a scientist who studied tornadoes.

D. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.

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Morris

Biology

9 February, 07:28

Which statement best describes the Richter scale?

A. It's a numerical system that measures the smallest seismic waves during an earthquake.

B. It's a test given to all geologists.

C. It's named after a scientist who studied tornadoes.

D. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.

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Santino Strong · Answer 1

Your answer would be D. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.

Lorena Simon · Answer 2

The Richter scale is a way of giving the intensity of all earthquakes a numerical value. this allows the strengths of different earthquakes to be compared. Because of this, i think the best answer is D