Question

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)
Responses

"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 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.

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

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

Answer 1

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 idea that the "highest hazard" classification indicates a greater risk of seismic activity compared to the "lowest hazard" classification. However, it is important to note that even in "lowest hazard" areas, earthquakes can still occur, but they are less likely than in "highest hazard" areas.