Which of the Following Places in the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following places in the U. S. has the lowest seismic hazard?

• A) Seattle, WA
• B) St. Louis, MO
• C) Los Angeles, CA
• D) Minneapolis, MN
• E) Charleston, SC

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