Question

vocabulary
use context clues to determine the meaning of key terms.
1 the earthquake caused quite a bit of damage, but its magnitude hasnt been determined yet.
the magnitude of a tornado is usually measured based on wind speed and damage.
based on these examples, which word could replace the word magnitude?
a speed
b strength
c sound
d distance
2 the word magnitude has several meanings. match each definition of \large magnitude\ with illustrates it.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context clues. In the first sentence, the earthquake's magnitude is related to the damage it caused. In the second, a tornado's magnitude is measured by wind speed and damage. So we need a word that relates to the extent of damage or intensity.

• Option A (Speed): The second sentence says tornado magnitude is measured based on wind speed (but magnitude isn't speed itself, it's related to the intensity from speed/damage). Eliminate A.
• Option B (Strength): Earthquake damage and tornado wind speed/damage both relate to the strength (intensity) of the event. This fits.
• Option C (Sound): No mention of sound in the contexts. Eliminate C.
• Option D (Distance): No relation to distance in the given contexts. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Strength