The moment magnitude scale ____.
A) is based on the highest peak recorded on a specific type of seismograph
B) can be used to locate the earthquake epicenter
C) more closely reflects the total amount of energy released during an earthquake
D) is measured by recording the amount of structural damage in an area

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The moment magnitude scale takes into account the total amount of energy released during an earthquake, making it a more accurate measurement than other scales that may be based on peak recordings or structural damage. It does not directly help locate the epicenter of an earthquake.

The Moment Magnitude Scale ____