The _____ of an earthquake is the logarithm of relative intensity.
A)magnitude
B)scale
C)Richter value
D)degree

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The magnitude of an earthquake is determined using the Richter scale, which is a logarithmic scale that measures the seismic energy released by an earthquake. The magnitude value is calculated based on the amplitude of the largest seismic wave recorded on a seismogram. Therefore, the correct answer is A) magnitude.

The _____ of an Earthquake Is the Logarithm of Relative