Approximately How Much More Energy Is Released in a 6

question 18

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much more energy is released in a 6.5 Richter magnitude earthquake than in one with a Richter magnitude of 5.5?

• A) construction methods are clearly inadequate in the high intensity areas, and all homes in those areas need to be reinforced
• B) people should not be allowed to build homes in the intensity VIII regions because the U.S. taxpayer has to pay to rebuild after such an earthquake
• C) in general, the current building codes are inadequate and people should be aware of the hazards in this area
• D) people who live in the high intensity regions should consider purchasing earthquake insurance

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Transfer Agent

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Negative Return

A loss that occurs when the value of an investment decreases compared to its initial purchase price.