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The Richter scale measures:

A. The damage caused by earthquakes

B. The duration of an earthquake

C. The depth of the earthquake focus

D. The magnitude (energy released) of an earthquake

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Richter scale quantifies the energy released during an earthquake.It is logarithmic, meaning each increase of 1 represents 10 times more amplitude.

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