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An earthquake has a high magnitude but a low intensity. Which statement best explains this?(1 point)

Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures its duration.

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 energy released by the earthquake.

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

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Magnitude and Intensity measure different characteristics of earthquakes. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake. Magnitude is determined from measurements on seismographs. Intensity measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.

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