The National Seismic Hazard Map classified one location as having the “highest hazard” and another location as having the “lowest hazard.” Based on this classification, which conclusion can you draw between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A. There will definitely be an earthquake in the "highest hazard" location.

B. There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.

C. There will never be an earthquake in the "lowest hazard" location in the future.

D. "Highest hazard" locations are better prepared for an earthquake than the "lowest hazard" locations.

Answer 1

The best conclusion you can draw between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations based on the classification is:

B. There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.

This option reflects the probability implication of the seismic hazard classification. The "highest hazard" designation indicates a greater likelihood of earthquakes occurring in that area compared to the "lowest hazard" area.