Paleoseismologic Analysis of Trenches Cut Across Faults and Folds in the New

question 51

Multiple Choice

Paleoseismologic analysis of trenches cut across faults and folds in the New Madrid,Missouri,area has led the U.S.Geological Survey to forecast a 90% chance of a magnitude ______ earthquake here within the next 50 years.

• A)4 to 5
• B)6 to 7
• C)8 to 9
• D)9+

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