Question

Which of the following statements about earthquakes is true?
A.
Earthquakes occur at regular intervals, usually every five years.
B.
The date of future earthquakes cannot be precisely predicted.
C.
Earthquakes can only occur on dry land or under water at depths less than 100 meters.
D.
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions always occur at the same time.

Answer 1

B.

Earthquake dates cannot be precisely predicted — seismologists can estimate probabilities and short-term warnings in some cases, but not the exact time and location. The other statements are false.