Prehistoric Earthquakes May Be Interpreted Using Faulted Pond Sediments

question 66

Multiple Choice

Prehistoric earthquakes may be interpreted using faulted pond sediments.The amount of offset of sediment layers from one earthquake is proportional to the ________________.

• A)amount of time since the last major earthquake
• B)amount of radioactive material in the sediment
• C)earthquake magnitude
• D)isostatic anomaly

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