What Is True About the Earthquakes on This Figure (At

question 179

Multiple Choice

What is true about the earthquakes on this figure (at points A and B) ?

• A)The earthquake at B is probably related to rocks that have been weakened through heating.
• B)The earthquake at A is most directly caused by a fault.
• C)Seismic waves are not present.
• D)Landslides cause death but not seismic waves.

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