Question

An earthquake has a high magnitude but a low intensity. Which statement best explains this?(1 point) Responses 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. 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 the amount of damage. 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 its duration.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.

Magnitude is a quantitative measure of the energy released at the source of the earthquake, while intensity is a qualitative measure of the effects and damage caused by the earthquake at specific locations. Thus, it's possible for an earthquake to have a high magnitude (indicating a large release of energy) but low intensity (indicating minimal damage, possibly due to a deep focus or being in a sparsely populated area).