Earthquakes occur most frequently at __________?
Correct answer: A. Plate boundaries
- A. Plate boundaries
- B. Plate surface
- C. Ocean beds
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Earthquakes occur most often where tectonic plates meet because plate movement concentrates stress along these boundaries. Ocean beds and other plate surfaces can experience earthquakes, but they are not all equally active.
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