Which statement about earthquakes is accurate? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

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About 100 earthquakes per year are strong enough to cause damage.
About 100 earthquakes per year are strong enough to cause damage.

Fewer than 100,000 earthquakes happen per year.
Fewer than 100,000 earthquakes happen per year.

More than 1 billion earthquakes happen per year.
More than 1 billion earthquakes happen per year.

A few hundred earthquakes per year are strong enough to be detected by instruments.
A few hundred earthquakes per year are strong enough to be detected by instruments.

Most earthquakes are not strong enough to be felt by humans.

Answer 1

The two accurate statements about earthquakes are:

1. About 100 earthquakes per year are strong enough to cause damage.
2. Most earthquakes are not strong enough to be felt by humans.

These statements reflect general facts about the frequency and impact of earthquakes.