Question

Earthquakes occur at ALL types of plate boundaries, divergent (mid-ocean ridges), convergent (subduction zones/trenches), and transform (fracture zones).

From the data in either widget above, which seafloor feature had the largest number of earthquakes?
(Hint: Make sure the earthquake epicenters are toggled on so you can see them on the map and compare to the labeled features on this map:)

Group of answer choices

abyssal plains

trenches

continental shelves

none of these answers are correct

seamounts

fracture zones

mid-ocean ridges

Answer 1

Answer: Mid-ocean ridges!

Step-by-step explanation:

Mid-ocean ridges had the largest number of earthquakes. This is because mid-ocean ridges are divergent plate boundaries, where two plates are being pulled apart. This causes a lot of seismic activity, resulting in frequent earthquakes.