How Much Larger Is the Shock Wave of an Earthquake

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Multiple Choice

How much larger is the shock wave of an earthquake that measures 7.5 on the Richter scale than one that measures 5.5 on the same scale?

• A) 100 times larger
• B) 2,000 times larger
• C) 2 times larger
• D) 5.5 times larger
• E) 7.5 times larger

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