Earthquake Magnitudes
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Which state experienced the earthquake on August 23, 2011?

  • Virginia (correct)
  • New York
  • California
  • Florida
  • What is the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Virginia?

  • 7.5
  • 5.8 (correct)
  • 6.2
  • 5.0
  • How did people near the center of the earthquake describe the sound?

  • Like a car crash
  • Like an explosion
  • Like a thunderstorm
  • Like a train roaring to a stop (correct)
  • What needed to be checked for damage after the earthquake?

    <p>Schools, government buildings, and roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes earthquakes?

    <p>Shifting of huge rocks underground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the United States experienced the earthquake on August 23, 2011?

    <p>Eastern part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the strongest earthquake ever documented?

    <p>9.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring magnitude during an earthquake?

    <p>To assess the damage caused by the earthquake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the earthquake on buildings farther away from the center?

    <p>Slight shaking of the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needed to be inspected after the earthquake?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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