The image indicates that

A. two major zones exist for earthquake risk in the eastern United States.
B. Florida has the highest risk for earthquakes along the east coast.
C. the eastern United States is under no risk for earthquakes.
D. the risk for earthquakes in extreme southeast Missouri is very low.


Answer: A

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