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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


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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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