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

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 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.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the difference between magnitude and intensity in this context is:

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

Magnitude quantifies the total energy released by an earthquake at its source, while intensity reflects the effects of an earthquake at specific locations, including damage and human perception.