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    The Term "Major" as a Descriptor Would Be Applied to Earthquakes
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The Term "Major" as a Descriptor Would Be Applied to Earthquakes

Question 23

Question 23

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The term "major" as a descriptor would be applied to earthquakes with a magnitude of


A) 9 or higher.
B) 8 and higher.
C) 8 t.8.9.
D) 6 to 6.9.
E) 7 to 7.9.

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