The Shaded Areas on This Map Have Significant Earthquake Risks

question 27

Multiple Choice

The shaded areas on this map have significant earthquake risks because:

• A) the area is near an active plate boundary
• B) the area is over a subduction zone
• C) there are many active strike-slip faults
• D) stress generated on far-off plate boundaries can reactivate ancient faults

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