On June 17, 2021, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred near Bloomingdale, Indiana. On April 11, 2012, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred near Washington, Indiana The Bloomingdale earthquake released . times more energy_than the Washington earthquake.

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On June 17, 2021, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred near Bloomingdale, Indiana. On April 11, 2012, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred near Washington, Indiana.

The Bloomingdale earthquake released _____ times more energy than the Washington earthquake.

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- ○ 251
- ○ 499,817
- ○ 31.6
- ○ 1,992
- ○ 100
Transcribed Image Text:On June 17, 2021, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred near Bloomingdale, Indiana. On April 11, 2012, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred near Washington, Indiana. The Bloomingdale earthquake released _____ times more energy than the Washington earthquake. Options: - ○ 251 - ○ 499,817 - ○ 31.6 - ○ 1,992 - ○ 100
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