The Richter scale measures
A. the number of people killed by the earthquake
B. magnitude
C. intensity
D. damage and destruction caused by the earthquake
Answer: B
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A) Afghanistan B) Turkmenistan C) Uzbekistan D) Kyrgyzstan
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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