The Study of Plate Boundaries and the Frequency of Past

question 11

Multiple Choice

The study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes is known as

• A) dilatancy.
• B) paleoseismology.
• C) perceptual studies.
• D) geodesy.

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Definitions:

Forecasting

The process of making predictions about future events or trends based on historical data and analysis.

Quantitative Methods

Research techniques that focus on quantifying data and typically involve statistical analysis to interpret the results.

Time Horizon

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Replacement Chart

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