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Review: Stress Transfer Theory III
Explanation
In this question, we must identify a valid step in the
stress transfer prediction technique. The answer to this question will probably
come from paragraph two, where the technique is described. Looking back at
lines 15-19, we have the description, "It is possible to subsequently construct
basic contour maps of regions where there have been positive stress changes and
are therefore of higher risk of being potential epicenters of future large
earthquakes." The stress changes are key, per the name of the theory. Answer choice
(C) is only choice that discusses locations of stress. Answer choice (E)
mentions "contour maps," but contour maps of landscape features, not points of stress accumulation.
The correct answer is (C).
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