An Important Tool in Identifying Ancient Earthquakes Is the Offset

question 25

Short Answer

An important tool in identifying ancient earthquakes is the offset of _______________ layers.

---

Definitions:

Worst-case Scenario

The most adverse, negative outcome that could possibly occur in a situation, often used in risk assessment and planning.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales. They increase as production increases and decrease as production decreases.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of production or business operations.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, indicating the amount contributed towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.