The map below shows the predicted liquefaction probability near Oakland, CA, for a hypothetical magnitude 7.1 earthquake on the Hayward fault. Use it to answer this question. 
Why is the probability of liquefaction highest near the water?
A. Because that location is farthest from the fault
B. Because that location has saturated, loose material
C. Because that is where a tsunami may occur
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Explain the three stages of demographic transition as theorized by Frank W. Notestein.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statement about soil conservation is accurate?
A. Terracing reduces soil erosion. B. Strip farming is used on level ground. C. Waterways allow water to run off the land rapidly. D. Terracing reduces soil erosion, waterways allow water to run off the land rapidly and strip farming is used on level ground.
A metapopulation is one in which genetic diversity is much reduced.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the Ekman spiral?
a. The movement of water in the same direction as the wind above b. The decreasingly slower movement of water as it gets further away from the wind source c. The sum of all water directions in wind affected layers d. The friction created on the ocean's surface layer from wind