The most significant information for predicting high earthquake probability is that a segment of the fault ____.
A)has had the most earthquakes in the recorded past
B)has shown significant, steady movement
C)was the location of the largest recorded earthquake on the fault
D)resides close to a metropolitan area
E)has had very few significant earthquakes in the recorded past

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A segment of the fault that has had very few significant earthquakes in the recorded past may be accumulating stress, making it more likely to experience a significant earthquake in the future. This is known as a seismic gap.

The Most Significant Information for Predicting High Earthquake Probability Is