There Were 11 Earthquakes M>6

question 108

Multiple Choice

There were 11 earthquakes M>6.9 on the San Andreas Fault between 1812 and 1994.On average, how many years pass between earthquakes of this size, somewhere along the fault?

• A)16.5 years
• B)1.65 years
• C)165 years
• D)1650 years

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Definitions:

Whelks

Marine gastropod mollusks, often found in cold seas, characterized by their spiral shells and carnivorous habits.

Handling Time

The duration of time an organism spends processing its captured food before consuming it.

Crows

Members of the genus Corvus, characterized by their strong social behavior, adaptability, and intelligence, including their ability to use tools and recognize human faces.

Adaptive Foraging Strategy

Behavior modification by an organism to increase its survival or reproductive success when finding food.