Question

which statement describes the richter scale? it cannot account for fault movement during an earthquake. it measures large earthquakes far from the seismograph. it estimates the total energy released from an earthquake. it measures magnitude based on the size of seismic waves.

Explanation:

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake based on the amplitude of the seismic waves recorded by seismographs. It does not directly account for fault - movement, nor does it specifically measure large earthquakes far from the seismograph or estimate total energy released.

Answer:

It measures magnitude based on the size of seismic waves.