Multiple choice general knowledge

Range of richter varies?

  1. 0-8

  2. 0-10

  3. 0-14

  4. 1-12
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Richter scale is an open-ended logarithmic scale with no theoretical upper limit, though practical limits exist due to Earth's physical constraints. While it technically extends beyond 10, option B (0-10) represents the commonly understood range for most earthquakes. The largest recorded quake (Chile 1960) was approximately 9.5.

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