Which of the Following Is True About Where Earthquakes Occur

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about where earthquakes occur?

• A) Earthquakes are randomly distributed across most of Earth.
• B) Earthquakes mostly occur away from plate boundaries.
• C) Deep and intermediate-depth earthquakes occur near subduction zones.
• D) Deep earthquakes are most common near rising mantle plumes.

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