Analyze the table below that shows USGS data for earthquake zones in Alaska and use it to answer this question.

-What is the trend when comparing slip rate to recurrence interval?
A) The larger the slip rate the smaller the recurrence interval
B) The larger the slip rate the larger the recurrence interval
C) There is no obvious slip-rate, recurrence relationship

Question

Analyze the table below that shows USGS data for earthquake zones in Alaska and use it to answer this question.
 
-What is the trend when comparing slip rate to recurrence interval?
A) The larger the slip rate the smaller the recurrence interval 
B) The larger the slip rate the larger the recurrence interval 
C) There is no obvious slip-rate, recurrence relationship

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A larger slip rate typically indicates that a fault is moving more quickly, which generally results in a smaller recurrence interval between seismic events.

Analyze the Table Below That Shows USGS Data for Earthquake