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What is the relationship between earthquakes and tectonic plate boundaries?
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Topic
Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
Question
- A. Earthquakes occur randomly across the globe
- B. Earthquakes are more frequent at plate boundaries
- C. Earthquakes are less frequent at plate boundaries
- D. Earthquakes only occur in urban areas
Answer
Earthquakes are more frequent at plate boundaries
Explanation
Earthquakes are more frequent at plate boundaries due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Plate Margins
Students often confuse the locations of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, thinking they occur randomly rather than at specific plate margins.
To fix this, students should study the global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in relation to the types of plate margins (constructive, destructive, and conservative) and use maps to visualize these relationships.
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