Why Don't Earthquakes Occur Everywhere

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why don't earthquakes occur everywhere?

• A) Rocks break and slip most often along plate boundaries.
• B) Plate interiors do not accommodate much movement.
• C) Earthquake epicenters speckle the globe randomly.
• D) Both a and b are correct.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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