Solve the problem.
-By how many orders of magnitude do two earthquakes differ if one is rated 2.7 on the Richter scale and the other is rated 5.1?
A) 1.9
B) 4.8
C) 1.2
D) 2.4

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The difference in magnitude on the Richter scale is 5.1 - 2.7 = 2.4. This difference represents the orders of magnitude by which the earthquakes differ.

Solve the Problem. -By How Many Orders of Magnitude Do Two Earthquakes Differ