Suppose That in January There Is a Magnitude 4

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in January there is a magnitude 4.5 earthquake hitting the East Coast of the United States. Six months later, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits the West Coast. How many times more intense was the West Coast quake than the East Coast quake?

• A)2
• B)10
• C)100
• D)1000

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