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)

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

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

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

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

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The most accurate conclusion you can draw between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations is:

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

This statement reflects the assessment of seismic hazard levels, indicating that locations classified with a higher hazard are at a greater risk for earthquakes compared to those with lower hazard classifications. The other statements either make definitive claims about future events or preparedness that are not inherently supported by the classification alone.