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What did the team of USGS scientists predict in their ten-year survey on 'earthquake possibilities'?
What did the team of USGS scientists predict in their ten-year survey on 'earthquake possibilities'?
- A 30% possibility of an earthquake exceeding 8.3 magnitude in Mexico
- A 40% possibility of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja California
- A 50% possibility of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Los Angeles area
- A 60% possibility of an 8.3 magnitude earthquake before 2018 along the San Andreas or Hayward faults (correct)
What is the main responsibility for California's earthquakes?
What is the main responsibility for California's earthquakes?
- The constant monitoring by scientists from the United States Geological Survey
- The prosperity, climate, and ambiance of the state
- The laissez-faire attitude of Californians towards potential danger
- The fact that the state sits atop the San Andreas Fault (correct)
What was the magnitude of the seriously damaging earthquake in the Los Angeles area in 1994?
What was the magnitude of the seriously damaging earthquake in the Los Angeles area in 1994?
- 6.7 (correct)
- 7.2
- 7.0
- 8.3
What is the role of scientists at Menlo Park, near Stanford University?
What is the role of scientists at Menlo Park, near Stanford University?
Why do more than 20 million people choose to live along the San Andreas Fault despite its frequent earthquakes?
Why do more than 20 million people choose to live along the San Andreas Fault despite its frequent earthquakes?
What was the alarming prediction made by scientists based on the ten-year survey?
What was the alarming prediction made by scientists based on the ten-year survey?
Why is California known as 'Earthquake Country'?
Why is California known as 'Earthquake Country'?
What measures have been taken in California to mitigate earthquake damage?
What measures have been taken in California to mitigate earthquake damage?
What causes Californians to be worried about the next big earthquake?
What causes Californians to be worried about the next big earthquake?
Why does the text mention Larry Wood living on the 'Hayward fault'?
Why does the text mention Larry Wood living on the 'Hayward fault'?
