Which statement best describes the Richter scale?
A. It's a numerical system that measures the smallest seismic waves during an earthquake.
B. It's a test given to all geologists.
C. It's named after a scientist who studied tornadoes.
D. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.
The Richter scale is a way of giving the intensity of all earthquakes a numerical value. this allows the strengths of different earthquakes to be compared. Because of this, i think the best answer is D
