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What was Charles Richter's role when he invented the Richter scale?
What was Charles Richter's role when he invented the Richter scale?
- Engineer working on earthquake detection technology
- Research assistant to a seismologist (correct)
- CEO of a seismic monitoring company
- Professor of seismology
What is the purpose of the Richter scale?
What is the purpose of the Richter scale?
- To evaluate the strength of hurricanes
- To quantify the intensity of volcanic eruptions
- To measure the loudness of sound at sporting events
- To determine the magnitude of earthquakes (correct)
What is the maximum magnitude recorded on the Richter scale?
What is the maximum magnitude recorded on the Richter scale?
- 11.5
- 10.0
- There is no maximum limit (correct)
- 8.0
Which country experienced the highest-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale?
Which country experienced the highest-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale?
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What are 'micro-quakes'?
What are 'micro-quakes'?
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