Question

A scientist goes to a site that has been devastated by an earthquake. By observing around the epicenter of the quake, the scientist finds that very severe movement of the earth occurred. An earthquake like this one had not hit the area in approximately 300 years. Using the details described above, what was the likely magnitude of this earthquake on the Richter Scale?






A.

1-2





B.

3-4





C.

6-7





D.

8-9

Answer 1

I SAY C

Answer 2

u sure?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a seismic wave?






A.

Primary wave





B.

Secondary wave





C.

Surface wave





D.

Tertiary wave