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)
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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.
"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 will definitely be an earthquake in the "highest hazard" location.
There will definitely be an earthquake in the "highest hazard" location.
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.
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There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.
The conclusion that can be drawn between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations is that there is a higher likelihood of an earthquake occurring in a "highest hazard" location compared to a "lowest hazard" location.
The correct conclusion that can be drawn between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations is that there is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location. This conclusion can be reached by understanding the classification on the National Seismic Hazard Map. The map classifies locations based on their level of seismic hazard, which is the likelihood and potential intensity of earthquakes in a specific area. Therefore, a location labeled as having the "highest hazard" indicates that there is a higher probability of earthquakes occurring in that area compared to other locations. On the other hand, a location labeled as having the "lowest hazard" indicates a lower probability of earthquakes occurring in that area. Therefore, the conclusion is that there is a higher likelihood of earthquakes in the "highest hazard" location compared to the "lowest hazard" location.
