Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) There is no predefined upper limit to the Richter scale.
• B) On worldwide average, the largest earthquakes, with Richter magnitudes over 8, occur only once every few years.
• C) While great earthquakes are rare, there may be hundreds of thousands of small earthquakes each year.
• D) There are many more small earthquakes than large ones and the small ones thus account for most of the seismic energy released by earthquakes each year.

---

Definitions:

Ethical Considerations

Factors related to moral principles and values that influence decision-making processes and actions.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in the community or group being studied to observe behaviors and interactions from an insider perspective.

Researcher Confront

The act of a researcher facing directly or challenging mishandled situations, biases, or unethical practices during the research process.