How Much Larger Is the Shock Wave of an Earthquake

question 196

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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