If an Area Has Shallow,intermediate,and Deep Earthquakes,what Can You Infer

question 56

Multiple Choice

If an area has shallow,intermediate,and deep earthquakes,what can you infer about the area?

• A)It is near a subduction zone.
• B)The shallow earthquakes will be closer to the trench than deeper ones.
• C)The depth pattern of earthquakes can be used to determine which way the slab is inclined.
• D)This area has the potential for large earthquakes.
• E)All of these are correct.

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