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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 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.
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The best statement that explains the difference between magnitude and intensity in the context of an earthquake is:
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
This means that an earthquake can be highly energetic (high magnitude) but may cause only minor damage (low intensity) if it occurs in a remote area or if the structures in its vicinity are well-built.
