Problem:
Seismologists use a logarithmic scale to measure the strength of an earthquake. Based on this scale, which of the following statements is correct? Need Assignment Help? Group of answer choices A magnitude 7 earthquake is TWENTY times (20x) stronger than a magnitude 6 earthquake A magnitude 7 earthquake is ONE HUNDRED times (100x) stronger than a magnitude 6 earthquake A magnitude 7 earthquake is ONE THOUSAND times (1000x) stronger than a magnitude 6 earthquake A magnitude 7 earthquake is TWO times (2x) stronger than a magnitude 6 earthquake A magnitude 7 earthquake is TEN times (10x) stronger than a magnitude 6 earthquake