Really destructive earthquakes have magnitudes between 5 and 6 on Richter scale.

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The correct option is B
False

Really destructive earthquakes have magnitudes higher than 7 on Richter scale. Magnitudes less than 7 on Richter scale do not cause series damage to public life.

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