Which of the illustrations shows how earthquakes can form at a convergent boundary?
Understand the Problem
The question asks you to identify which illustration correctly depicts how earthquakes occur at a convergent boundary. Convergent boundaries are areas where tectonic plates collide. Earthquakes at these boundaries are caused by the immense pressure and friction as the plates interact, one side of the plate will slide under, over or alongside the other.
Answer
D
The illustration that shows how earthquakes can form at a convergent boundary is D.
Answer for screen readers
The illustration that shows how earthquakes can form at a convergent boundary is D.
More Information
At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, and one plate is forced beneath another. This process, known as subduction, generates stress and friction, leading to earthquakes.
Tips
It is important to understand the different types of boundaries like: convergent, divergent, and transform to solve this problem.
Sources
- Plate Boundaries: Divergent, Convergent, and Transform - calacademy.org
- Earthquakes at Convergent Plate Boundaries | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
- What are the different types of plate tectonic boundaries? - oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
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