The most serious ground shaking usually occurs in areas underlain by:
a. igneous and metamorphic rocks
b. sedimentary rocks
c. soft soil
d. soft soil and overlying shallow bedrock
c
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a. exterior drainage. b. plateaus. c. exotic streams. d. playas. e. karst topography.
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a. total fertility rate b. population density c. carrying capacity d. tipping point
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Composite volcanoes are typically associated with subduction zones
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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