Which of the following best explains why the number of earthquakes ever felt and the child's shoe size are positively correlated?

a. Children who have bigger feet tend to move around less and, therefore, are more likely to already be still when an earthquake hits. Thus, they are more likely to feel the earthquake.
b. Children who are older have experienced more earthquakes. Children who are older also typically have bigger feet.
c. Children who have bigger feet tend to be more active and are, therefore, less likely to be still when an earthquake hits. Thus, they are less likely to feel an earthquake.
d. Children who have bigger feet are less sensitive and, therefore, less likely to feel an earthquake.

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B Children who are older have experienced more earthquakes Children who are older also typically hav... View the full answer