Short-Term Predictions of Earthquake Behavior

question 57

Multiple Choice

Short-term predictions of earthquake behavior

• A) have saved millions of lives in the past decade alone.
• B) have been largely unreliable.
• C) are primarily based on the behavior patterns of farm animals.
• D) are correct approximately 50% of the time.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, which are responsible for detecting and transmitting tastes to the brain.

Gingivitis

A common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of the gingiva, the part of the gum around the base of the teeth.

Frenulum

Fold extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the undersurface of the tongue.

Sublingual Glands

Salivary glands located beneath the tongue, responsible for secreting saliva that aids in digestion and oral hygiene.