Which statements describe the richter scale? check all that apply.

1. it gauges fault movement during an earthquake.
2. it measures large earthquakes far from the seismograph.
3. it estimates the total energy released from an earthquake.
4. it increases in magnitude as amount of damage increases.
5. it determines an earthquake’s magnitude based on the size of its seismic waves.

Options (1), (4) and (5)

Explanation:

The Richter scale is a commonly used device that helps in determining the magnitude of an earthquake.

The value of the magnitude is calculated by observing the size of the seismic waves, which is evaluated by determining the amplitude of the waves. It also measures the movement of the fault, that is how much displacement has taken place during an earthquake.

The amount of magnitude is high for an earthquake that causes much destruction.

Thus, the correct answers are options (1), (4) and (5).

1 ,4 and 5

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