If the measured amplitude of vibration of a rock is 1 cm for a magnitude 4 earthquake then the rocks will move ________ during a magnitude 5 earthquake.

A. 4 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 20 cm
E. 2 cm


Answer: C

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