General ScienceQuestion 73 of 120
The Richter scale is used to measure the strength of:
a.Earthquakes
b.Hurricanes
c.Tornadoes
d.Floods
Explanation
The Richter scale measures the magnitude, or energy released, of earthquakes. Hurricanes and tornadoes are rated on different scales based on wind speed.
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