Scientific Evidence Regarding the Nature of Faulting and Crustal Movement

question 80

Multiple Choice

Scientific evidence regarding the nature of faulting and crustal movement in California suggests

• A)that a number of small earthquakes may preceed a major earthquake.
• B)that there is no warning sign of an impending large earthquake.
• C)that a portion of southern California is poised to break from the mainland and fall into the ocean.
• D)that a new mountain chain is developing along the fault system.
• E)that humans do not know enough about earthquakes to properly plan large cities in this region.

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