The Term "Major" as a Descriptor Would Be Applied to Earthquakes

question 23

Multiple Choice

The term "major" as a descriptor would be applied to earthquakes with a magnitude of

• A) 9 or higher.
• B) 8 and higher.
• C) 8 t.8.9.
• D) 6 to 6.9.
• E) 7 to 7.9.

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Definitions:

Combining Form

A linguistic unit that occurs in combination with another form to create a word with a new meaning.

International Unit

A unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, based on measured biological activity or effect.

X-ray

A form of electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to create pictures of the inside of the body, helping diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions.

Roentgen

A unit of measurement for exposure to ionizing radiation, reflecting the amount of radiation required to create one electrostatic unit of charge in one cubic centimeter of dry air.