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Standard VI
Geography
Defining an Earthquake
The amount of...
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The amount of energy released by an earthquake is measured………….
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Kilogram
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Magnitude
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Kilowatt
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Celsius
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The correct option is
B
Magnitude
Answer: Magnitude
Magnitude generally refers to the quantity or distance. Magnitude is the measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake.
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