Long Term Earthquake Prediction Is Based On_______

question 37

Multiple Choice

Long term earthquake prediction is based on_______ .

• A) the assumption that large faults break in a cyclical manner, meaning that they tend to occur over and over again in the same places through time
• B) observations of things like animal behavior, radon gas emissions, and changes in topography
• C) measurements of the plate motions and rate of stress accumulation
• D) measurements of strain accumulation

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Definitions:

Muscle Fibers

The elongated, narrow cells composing muscles, which can contract to facilitate movement.

Isotonic Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.