Which of the Following Statements Regarding Subduction Zones Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding subduction zones is true?

• A) All of the answers listed here.
• B) Subduction zone earthquakes are associated with compressional stress.
• C) Subduction zones are capable of generating extremely powerful earthquakes.
• D) The Cascadia fault is part of a subduction zone located in the northwestern United States.
• E) Subduction zone earthquakes are associated with convergent plate boundaries.

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