The Magnitude of Earthquake 1 Is 5

question 7

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of earthquake 1 is 5.9. If earthquake 2 is 13.49 times as intense as earth- quake 1, find the magnitude of earthquake 2. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.

• A) 7
• B) 4.8
• C) 19.4
• D) 8

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