Faults that generate earthquakes ____

a. ?are separated by empty areas free of faults
b. ?zig-zag across terrain, separating into fault segments at each bend
c. ?are split into segments by cross faults
d. ?are separated into segments by sedimentary layers
e. ?are separated into segments by construction and highways


ANSWER: c

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