Question 6

Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured. An earthquake measures 3 on this scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely to cause much damage?

Answer

The destructive energy of an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale. It has readings 1 to 10. An earthquake measures 3 on this scale can be recorded by a seismograph. It does not cause much damage.

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