Prehistoric earthquakes may be interpreted using faulted pond sediments.The amount of offset of sediment layers from one earthquake is proportional to the ________________.

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The amount of offset of sediment layers is proportional to the earthquake magnitude. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. The other options - amount of time since the last major earthquake, amount of radioactive material in the sediment, and isostatic anomaly - are not directly related to the amount of offset of sediment layers in faulted pond sediments caused by earthquakes.

Prehistoric Earthquakes May Be Interpreted Using Faulted Pond Sediments