As a Rule of Thumb Aftershocks Are Typically ____ Order(s)of

question 53

Multiple Choice

As a rule of thumb aftershocks are typically ____ order(s) of magnitude ____ than the mainshock.

• A)1; higher
• B)1; lower
• C)2; higher
• D)2; lower

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A gas that is transparent and lacks smell, created during the burning of organic materials and the process of respiration.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

Lungs

Organs in the chest involved in the respiratory system where blood exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Hemoptysis

The coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the lungs or airways, possibly indicating a serious underlying condition.