The frequency-magnitude relationship predicts that any 100 km segment of the San Andreas Fault should experience an earthquake magnitude of 6 on average (enough to cause property damage) every ____ years
a. ?8
b. ?80
c. ?800
d. ?8,000
e. ?80,000
ANSWER: a
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