On the overlay, there is a concentration of higher magnitude earthquakes (blue dots) near New Madrid, MO (location of the early 19th century large earthquakes).

Which statement is the best hypothesis to explain this observation?

A. there may be a bend in the underlying fault systems
B. there may be an intersection of several faults at this location
C. older earthquakes may have slipped elsewhere, placing more stress at this location
D. all of these hypotheses are viable and worth testing

read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. one of the norms in the village was to meet at the town square on fridays for a community dinner and dance. the underlined word in the sentence above is best defined as a a. cultural element shared by all people around the world b. specific area in a town used for traditional community events c. religious custom accepted and practiced by all members of a village d. behavioral pattern that is regularly accepted by a group of people

answerthe above statement is correct(true)

answer ( groundwater);