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Pea0909berry

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What is the most likely reason that government agencies might fail to act on an earthquake prediction?
   a. Earthquake predictions accurately state the time of the earthquake, but not the intensity.
   b. Earthquake predictions accurately state the intensity of the earthquake, but not the location.
   c. Emergency measures and evacuation are costly and may be irresponsible if the prediction is inaccurate.
   d. Earthquake prediction has never been successful in correctly identifying a danger to life and property.
   e. Earthquake predictions can only specify which fault will rupture, not the position along the fault.

Question 2

____ is/are NOT effective in earthquake prediction.
   a. Changes in groundwater level
   b. Increased radon gas detection
   c. High fluid pressure in a fault zone
   d. Swarms of very small earthquakes
   e. Changes in tide heights


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: e


Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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