Which of the Following Best Describes the Distribution of Earthquakes

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the distribution of earthquakes around the globe?

• A) They tend to occur randomly on the continents.
• B) They tend to occur randomly in the ocean basins.
• C) They tend to occur randomly both on the continents and in the ocean basins.
• D) They occur in distinct zones.

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Definitions:

Platelets

Small, colorless cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

Blood Clotting

A vital process in which blood coagulates to form a clot, thereby preventing excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the intestine and uterus, controlling movement within these organs.