Reading Comprehension (RC) | Modern methods of predicting earthquakes

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Topic Sentence of main paragraph - "Modern methods of predicting earthquakes recognize that quakes, far from
being geologic anomalies, are part of the periodic accumulation and
discharge of seismic energy". Then illustration follows....

precursory phenomena is a new idea discussed only in the 2nd para.

Tone : neutral.

POE :

A) clarify the way in which earthquakes develop in inland locations. - Incorrect tone
B) show that earthquakes are a result of the normal accumulation and
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