Question

question 1 (20 points) listen which state accounts for the greatest percentage of all u.s. earthquakes of magnitude 3.5 and above? california alaska pennsylvania nevada

Explanation:

Alaska has a highly active seismic zone (due to its location at tectonic plate boundaries) and experiences a large number of earthquakes, including those of magnitude 3.5 and above, accounting for the greatest percentage of such U.S. earthquakes compared to the other listed states. California also has seismic activity but Alaska's overall earthquake frequency (in terms of percentage of U.S. quakes ≥3.5) is higher. Pennsylvania and Nevada have less seismic activity relative to Alaska.

Answer:

B. Alaska