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The reading on the ritcher scale is 8. This corresponds to ___ level of earthquake.

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minor

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moderate

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C

major

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C major
In ritcher scale, 4 to 6 corresponds to moderate level of earthquake.
1 to 4 corresponds to minor level and 6 to 10 corresponds to major level of earthquake.

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