An M7 earthquake has ________ times more energy than an M5 earthquake.
A) 2
B) 100
C) 32
D) 1024

Name: An M7 earthquake has ________ times more energy than an M5 earthquake. A) 2 B) 100 C) 32 D) 1024
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The energy released by an earthquake increases by a factor of 32 for every unit increase in magnitude. Therefore, an M7 earthquake has 32^2 = 1024 times more energy than an M5 earthquake. Choice D is the only option that reflects this relationship.

An M7 Earthquake Has ________ Times More Energy Than an M5