An earthquake has a high magnitude but a low intensity. Which statement best explains this?(1 point)

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Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the energy released by the earthquake.
Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the energy released by the earthquake.

Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures its duration.
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures its duration.

Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.

Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
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Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.