According to the Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw),a Magnitude 8 Earthquake

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to the moment magnitude scale (Mw) ,a magnitude 8 earthquake would be 1,000 times greater than a magnitude ________ earthquake.

• A)9
• B)5
• C)7
• D)4

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Definitions:

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