Faults That Generate Earthquakes ____

question 28

Multiple Choice

Faults that generate earthquakes ____.

• A)are separated by empty areas free of faults
• B)zig-zag across terrain, separating into fault segments at each bend
• C)are split into segments by cross faults
• D)are separated into segments by sedimentary layers
• E)are separated into segments by construction and highways

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