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

A- magnitude measures the energy released by earthquake while intensity measures the amount of damage

B magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake while intensity measures the energy released by the earthquake

C magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake while intensity measures the amount of damage

D magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake while intensity measures its duration

1 answer

A- magnitude measures the energy released by earthquake while intensity measures the amount of damage