Question

31. The Richter Scale is a logarithmic scale, meaning the numbers on it increase by a factor of

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

The Ritcher scale is a logarithmic scale and it suggests that the number increases by a factor of 10.

One point on the scale differs from another by an order of 10.

• The Ritcher scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes in a particular area.
• It is graduated form 1 to 10
• The magnitude of the quake increases as one moves from 1 through 10.
• This is because the magnitude of the quake actually increases by an order of 10.

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