Earthquakes Occur Primarily Along Plate Boundaries Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Earthquakes occur primarily along plate boundaries because:

• A) igneous activity produces all earthquakes.
• B) the crust is plastic and flows easily.
• C) rock fractures at moving plate boundaries releasing energy.
• D) tidal forces are concentrated here.

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