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The intensity of the earthquake that recently caused a devastating tsunami in Japan was measured using the ___________ scale.

A)
earthquake
B)
Richter
C)
tsunami
D)
tidal
E)
gauge


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D
E

2 Answers

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Answer:

B) Richter

Step-by-step explanation:

User Ben Ruijl
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The intensity of the earthquake that recently caused a devastating tsunami in Japan was measured using the Richter scale.

Explanation :

This is a stormy earthquake which occurred in Japan. This earthquake was 8.9 degrees. It shook at 2:46 p.m. local time in Japan.

Correct Paragraph B) Richter.

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