An earthquake measures 5.0 on the Richter scale. Therefore,
A. 10 times as much damage is done to buildings as there is in a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
B. the earthquake is 10 times deeper compared to a 6.0 earthquake.
C. the ground shakes 10 times as much as it does during a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
D. 10 times as much energy is released as during a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
Answer: C
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