For Many Geologists an Active Fault Is One Along Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

For many geologists an active fault is one along which movement has taken place in the during the last ________ years.

• A)1 million years
• B)500,000 years
• C)51,000 years
• D)15,000 years
• E)11,000 years

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