Multiple choice

The earthquake measuring 7 or more on Richter scale

  1. Do not cause severe damage to life and property

  2. Can cause severe damage to life and property

  3. Can cause damage to aquatic life only

  4. Can cause damage to old buildings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

an earthquake that registers 5.0 on the Richter scale has a shaking amplitude 10 times that of an earthquake that registered 4.0, and thus corresponds to a release of energy 31.6 times that released by the lesser earthquake. hence, an earthquake measuring 7 or more on Richter scale can cause severe damage to life and property.

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