In the Scope of Plate Tectonics,an Active Margin Is Defined

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the scope of plate tectonics,an active margin is defined as ________.

• A)synonymous with "subduction zone"
• B)a five-mile radius surrounding an active volcano
• C)a continental coastline that coincides with a plate boundary
• D)anywhere on Earth where earthquakes are especially frequent

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Definitions:

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