Solve the problem.If an earthquake measures 5.0 on the Richter scale, what is its intensity, I, in terms of I0? Use 

A. 92,416 ? I0
B. 437,816? I0
C. 1,755,109 ? I0
D. 100,000 ? I0


Answer: D

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