If an Area Has Shallow, Intermediate, and Deep Earthquakes, What

question 23

Multiple Choice

If an area has shallow, intermediate, and deep earthquakes, what can you infer about the area?

• A) it is near a subduction zone
• B) the shallow earthquakes will be closer to the trench than deeper ones
• C) the depth pattern of earthquakes can be used to determine which way the slab is inclined
• D) this area has the potential for large earthquakes
• E) all of these

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