Long-Range Earthquake Forecasting

question 48

Multiple Choice

Long-range earthquake forecasting:

• A) is based mainly on the knowledge of when and where earthquakes occurred in the past
• B) uses tectonic settings and historical records
• C) measures patterns of seismic activity along a fault to determine locations and recurrence intervals
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Ounces

A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.

Liters

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or about 0.26 gallons.

Milligrams

A reiterated definition: A metric unit of weight that equals to 0.001 grams, frequently used in pharmaceutical measurements.