Processes That Weaken the Crust Locally in Eastern Canada Leading

question 1

Multiple Choice

Processes that weaken the crust locally in eastern Canada leading to seismicity include ___________.

• A) rifting
• B) impact cratering
• C) igneous intrusion
• D) all of these

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