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    How Much More Energy Is Released in a Magnitude 7
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How Much More Energy Is Released in a Magnitude 7

Question 20

Question 20

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How much more energy is released in a magnitude 7 earthquake than in a magnitude 6 earthquake?


A) about double
B) about 3 times
C) about 10 times
D) about 32 times
E) about 100 times

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