If the Richter scale reading for an earthquake is less than 3.5 then what can you say about the earthquake?

Generally not felt but recorded

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Often felt & rarely causes damage

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Major earth quake causes serious damage

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Causes major damage to poorly constructed buildigs

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Solution

The correct option is A Generally not felt but recorded
Really destructive earthquakes have magnitudes higher than 7 on the Richter scale. Earthquakes with magnitude 4 or less rarely cause any damage.

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