The Energy Released During a Magnitude 8 Earthquake Is Approximately

question 54

Multiple Choice

The energy released during a magnitude 8 earthquake is approximately ______ times larger than the energy released during a magnitude 6 earthquake.

• A)two
• B)10
• C)100
• D)1000

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