In the past 20 years or so,the number of earthquakes located in Canada each year has increased tremendously due to _________.
A) the global increase in seismic activity of which we are a part
B) isostatic rebound and the continuing post-glacial adjustment of our land mass
C) the Continental response to climate change
D) the increase of seismograph stations which has allowed better earthquake detection
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