Which of the following factors was most important in controlling the distribution of copper mines in the u. s. versus iron mines in the great lakes region

The factor that was most important in controlling the distribution of copper mines in the u.s. versus iron mines in the great lakes region were: different ages and geologic histories of the rocks.

Explanation:

true. earthquakes are felt whenever there is a slip around a fault in the rocks below the earth. this reorientation of faults create sesmic waves and is known as earthquake, the severity of which is measured in richter scale. these are more prominent in hilly regions as the rocks usually form faults to balance the pressures on it.