One student says that geologists cannot predict earthquakes. Which statement contradicts the student’s conclusion?
Earthquakes are caused by changing weather conditions.
Earthquakes can occur in every state in the United States.
Earthquakes are statistically more common around fault lines.
Earthquakes are caused by landslides occurring at Earth’s surface.
Earthquakes are statistically more common around fault lines.
are you sure
Yes, I am sure. The statement "Earthquakes are statistically more common around fault lines" contradicts the student's conclusion that geologists cannot predict earthquakes. Geologists study fault lines and tectonic activity to make predictions about earthquakes.
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To determine which statement contradicts the student's conclusion that geologists cannot predict earthquakes, we first need to understand the conclusion. The student's conclusion is that geologists cannot predict earthquakes. Now let's evaluate each statement:
1. "Earthquakes are caused by changing weather conditions" - This statement does not contradict the student's conclusion because it discusses the cause of earthquakes, not the prediction of earthquakes.
2. "Earthquakes can occur in every state in the United States" - This statement also does not contradict the student's conclusion as it provides information about the occurrence of earthquakes, but not the ability to predict them.
3. "Earthquakes are statistically more common around fault lines" - This statement does not contradict the student's conclusion either. While it provides information about where earthquakes occur more frequently, it does not provide information about predicting them.
4. "Earthquakes are caused by landslides occurring at Earth's surface" - This statement does not contradict the student's conclusion since it discusses the cause of earthquakes, not their predictability.
Therefore, out of the given statements, none contradicts the student's conclusion that geologists cannot predict earthquakes.