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?

Schools, government buildings, and roads Signup and view all the answers

What causes earthquakes?

Shifting of huge rocks underground Signup and view all the answers

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

Eastern part Signup and view all the answers

What is the magnitude of the strongest earthquake ever documented?

9.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring magnitude during an earthquake?

To assess the damage caused by the earthquake Signup and view all the answers

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

Slight shaking of the ground Signup and view all the answers

What needed to be inspected after the earthquake?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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Which state experienced the earthquake on August 23, 2011?

What is the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Virginia?

How did people near the center of the earthquake describe the sound?

What needed to be checked for damage after the earthquake?

What causes earthquakes?

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

What is the magnitude of the strongest earthquake ever documented?

What is the purpose of measuring magnitude during an earthquake?

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

What needed to be inspected after the earthquake?

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