The number of mild (minor to very minor)earthquakes occurring on the earth is almost
A)1 or 2 per year.
B)10 to 20 per year.
C)100 per year.
D)1,000 per year.
E)several thousand per year.

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Mild earthquakes, also known as microquakes, occur frequently on the earth. It is estimated that there are several thousand per year, but they are usually too small to be felt by humans or cause any significant damage.

The Number of Mild (Minor to Very Minor)earthquakes Occurring on the Earth