The Seattle, Washington Area ____

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Seattle, Washington area ____.

• A)is very likely to have a large earthquake in the foreseeable future
• B)is very unlikely to ever have a large earthquake
• C)has frequent small earthquakes and so is very unlikely to have a large earthquake
• D)has large earthquakes about once every century
• E)has never had a large earthquake

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Definitions:

Lactic Acid

A substance produced in the muscles during intense exercise, often associated with muscle fatigue and soreness.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Glycolysis

A metabolic process that breaks down glucose to produce energy, happening in the cytoplasm of cells.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction in which water is used to break bonds in molecules, such as the digestion of nutrients.