2. Earthquake Characteristics. Which of the following statements about earthquakes is/are
true? Select all that apply.
A. A series of small earthquakes will prevent a very big one from happening.
B. A mega quake in California could be the biggest ever recorded in human history.
C. All things being equal. larger faults are more likely to create larger earthquakes
than smaller faults.
D. Earthquakes are stronger where plates are pulling apart versus where plates are
pushing together.
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