Most Periods of Development Are Critical Periods

question 164

True/False

Most periods of development are critical periods.

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Definitions:

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides.

Recurrence Intervals

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Prehistoric Earthquakes

Earthquakes that occurred before historical records were kept, studied primarily through geologic evidence.

Seismic Events

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