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on: Jul 16, 2018

Earthquake A is classified as a 3 on the Richter Scale. Earthquake B is classified as a 6. How many times more energy has Earthquake B released than Earthquake A?

A) 3 times
B) 96 times
C) 1,000 times
D) 33,000 times

Question 2

What is the highest level on the Mercalli Intensity Scale?

A) IX
B) X
C) XII
D) XV

vickybb89

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

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