If you wanted to outline current tectonic plate boundaries on a map, plotting this feature would be most useful. volcanoes hot spots earthquakes submarine trenches
If you wanted to outline current tectonic plate boundaries on a map, plotting this feature would be most useful. volcanoes hot spots earthquakes submarine trenches
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
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Transcribed Image Text:### Identifying Tectonic Plate Boundaries
#### Question:
If you wanted to outline current tectonic plate boundaries on a map, plotting this feature would be most useful.
#### Options:
1. **Volcanoes**
- Radio button selection for the option 'Volcanoes'.
2. **Hot spots**
- Radio button selection for the option 'Hot spots'.
3. **Earthquakes**
- Radio button selection for the option 'Earthquakes'. This option is selected.
4. **Submarine trenches**
- Radio button selection for the option 'Submarine trenches'.
### Explanation:
Plotting earthquakes can be particularly useful in outlining current tectonic plate boundaries. Earthquakes often occur along the edges of tectonic plates where they converge, diverge, or slide past one another. This seismic activity creates a clear pattern that corresponds closely with the boundaries of tectonic plates.
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