Paleoseismology ____.
A)studies ancient earthquakes but does not help predict earthquakes in modern times
B)relies on the study of fossils of animals killed in major earthquakes
C)improves prediction of earthquakes by extending knowledge before written records
D)is effective in the prediction of the largest earthquakes only
E)relies on old marine sediments, and cannot be used where they are not found

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paleoseismology extends our understanding of earthquakes beyond historical records by examining geological evidence of past seismic events, which can improve earthquake prediction by identifying patterns and recurrence intervals of earthquakes in a given area.