There Were Two Earthquakes in a Region

question 153

Multiple Choice

There were two earthquakes in a region. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 6.6. The second earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9. Compare the intensity of the two earthquakes.

• A)The first earthquake was approximately 0.7 times as intense as the second one.
• B)The first earthquake was approximately 1.1 times as intense as the second one.
• C)The first earthquake was approximately 15 times as intense as the second one.
• D)The first earthquake was approximately 5 times as intense as the second one.
• E)The first earthquake was approximately 13 times as intense as the second one.

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