21. October 15, 2013 was the most remarkable earthquake which hit the province of Bohol. The earthquake was registered 7.2 in the Richter scale. What would be the magnitude of an earthquake 50 times as intense as Bohol earthquake? A. 10.9 R. 8.9 C. 3.7 D. 6.0

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21. October 15, 2013 was the most remarkable earthquake which hit the province of Bohol. The
earthquake was registered 7.2 in the Richter scale. What would be the magnitude of an earthquake 50
times as intense as Bohol earthquake?
A. 10.9
В. 8.9
С. 3.7
D. 6.0
Transcribed Image Text:21. October 15, 2013 was the most remarkable earthquake which hit the province of Bohol. The earthquake was registered 7.2 in the Richter scale. What would be the magnitude of an earthquake 50 times as intense as Bohol earthquake? A. 10.9 В. 8.9 С. 3.7 D. 6.0
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