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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s
Seismic gap refers to:
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:
A seismic gap is an area along a fault where an earthquake hasn’t occurred in a long time but is likely due.
Final Answer: Option C — Segment of active fault with no recent earthquakes