Two different cities on the Asian continent are experiencing population growth, and must construct more buildings. The map below shows the location of the cities. The thick black lines represent tectonic plate boundaries.

Question

Based on the information from the map, which table shows the most accurate information and planning for each city to use in its construction plans?
A.
City Likelihood of Earthquake Extra Spending for Earthquake Safety Design
X little little to none
Y great high
B.
City Likelihood of Earthquake Extra Spending for Earthquake Safety Design
X great high
Y little low
C.
City Likelihood of Earthquake Extra Spending for Earthquake Safety Design
X average high
Y average low
D.
City Likelihood of Earthquake Extra Spending for Earthquake Safety Design
X little little to none
Y average low

Answer 1

To determine the most accurate information and planning for each city in relation to earthquake safety, we need to consider the locations of the cities in relation to the tectonic plate boundaries depicted on the map. Generally, cities located near tectonic plate boundaries have a higher likelihood of experiencing earthquakes.

Given that one city is likely near a plate boundary and the other is not, the table that would best represent the likely conditions would be one where the city near the boundary (which we will call City Y) is assessed to have a great likelihood of earthquakes and therefore requires high extra spending on earthquake safety design, while the other city (City X) has a little likelihood and requires little to no extra spending.

Thus, the correct table would be:

A. City | Likelihood of Earthquake | Extra Spending for Earthquake Safety Design ---|---|--- X | little | little to none Y | great | high