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An Increase in Earthquake Moment Magnitude by One Whole Number

Question 31

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An increase in earthquake moment magnitude by one whole number (for example, from 6 to 7) on the Richter scale means that the energy released has increased by a factor of about ____. ​


A) 3
B) 32
C) 330
D) 3,000
E) 31,000

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