What Is the Relationship Between Locations of Earthquakes and Plate

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between locations of earthquakes and plate tectonics?

• A) Earthquakes frequently happen where landmasses are on the boundary between two plates.
• B) Earthquakes release energy as seismic waves. Energy accumulates from the push and stretch of rocks as plates move horizontally across Earth's surface.
• C) Earthquakes occur along faults. Fault zones are often found at plate boundaries.
• D) Earthquakes are common in volcanic regions. Volcanoes are common where two plates meet.
• E) All of these constitute a relationship between earthquakes and plate tectonics.

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