A Seismic Risk Map Can Be Used to

question 5

Multiple Choice

A seismic risk map can be used to

• A) predict when an earthquake will take place in an area.
• B) choose locations for hospitals and other important buildings.
• C) determine the most likely location of the epicenter of the next earthquake.
• D) show seismic gaps.

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