Approximately How Much More Energy Is Released in a 6

question 89

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much more energy is released in a 6.5 Richter magnitude earthquake than in one with magnitude 5.5?

• A)3200 times
• B)100 times
• C)32 times
• D)10 times

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Gateway Drug

A substance that, when used, may lead to the use of more harmful drugs.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes, known for containing THC among other cannabinoids.

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factual information or measurements collected for analysis, reference, or reasoning, used in making decisions or determining conclusions.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants that is responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects.