Fluid Might Be Injected Along a Locked Section of Fault

question 12

Multiple Choice

Fluid might be injected along a locked section of fault to

• A) Cushion the shock of the next earthquake.
• B) Cause the rocks to swell and close the fault.
• C) Reduce resistance to shear along the fault, allowing creep to occur.
• D) Reduce the risk of fire from an earthquake.

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Definitions:

Production Costs

Expenses directly related to the creation of goods and services, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Fixed Production Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Variable Production Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed overhead as a period expense.