The New Madrid Seismic Zone has more earthquakes than the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone. What is the most likely explanation that supports this statement?
A: There are many more faults in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
B: There are fewer but larger fault lines in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
C: There is more influence underneath the New Madrid Seismic Zone from mantle convection
D: There is additional stress in the New Madrid Seismic Zone because it is closer to the plate boundary.
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C: There is more influence underneath the New Madrid Seismic Zone from mantle convection
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Upon reviewing the information, I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. It appears that the correct answer is B: There are fewer but larger fault lines in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The New Madrid Seismic Zone is known for having fewer fault lines compared to other regions, but the fault lines that do exist are longer and can produce larger earthquakes.
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