An earthquake in South America had an intensity of . What did it measure on the Richter scale?
A)1.3
B)7.7
C)2.0
D)17.7
E)5.0

Name: An earthquake in South America had an intensity of . What did it measure on the Richter scale? A)1.3 B)7.7 C)2.0 D)17.7 E)5.0
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)

Question

An earthquake in South America had an intensity of  . What did it measure on the Richter scale?
A)1.3 
B)7.7 
C)2.0 
D)17.7 
E)5.0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake, not its intensity. The intensity code given in the question is not related to the Richter scale. Therefore, the answer cannot be determined from the information given.

An Earthquake in South America Had an Intensity of