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Scientific Models

Question 6 • (Rogowski)WCA 4321 Environmental Science 1st 9 weeks 26-27

Which of the following types of models is most likely to be used to predict earthquakes?

Answer
A
idea model
B
physical model
C
computer model
D
none of the above

Explanation

A computer model can combine information such as fault locations, past earthquakes, and ground movement to simulate how earthquakes may occur and estimate their likelihood. An idea model is only a concept, while a physical model is a scaled or tangible representation and is less suited to forecasting complex earthquake patterns. The best choice is computer model.

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