Which of the following defines Magnitude? – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following defines Magnitude?
A.	the severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale
B.	quantitative measure of the size of the earthquake at its source
C.	both a &b
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. both a &b

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