Earthquakes Are Likely to Occur ______________

question 37

Multiple Choice

Earthquakes are likely to occur ______________.

• A) where the mantle and the crust make contact
• B) along tectonic plate boundaries where there is movement
• C) at the boundaries of igneous and sedimentary rock
• D) in areas far from tectonic plate boundaries
• E) as a result of volcanic activity

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of the principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets.

Compounded Annually

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each year, affecting the total interest earned or paid.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.

Per Year

A synonym for annually, denoting events or measurements taking place once every calendar year.