Question

Use the earthquake distribution map and what you know about boundaries to answer the question..


A map showing the tectonic plates of the world. A key shows Depth from 0 to 700 by color. 0 is red and 700 is teal.


Studies have shown that there is a relationship between the type and location of boundaries and the distribution and depth of earthquakes along or near these boundaries. Many earthquakes, shown in the map as wide bands, occur along convergent areas. These areas experience varying depths of earthquakes.


Where would oceanic-oceanic convergence most likely occur?


Nazca plate converging with the South America plate, forming the Andes mountains

Philippine plate converging with the Pacific plate, forming Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean

Juan de Fuca converging with the North American plate, forming the Cascade mountains

North America Plate converging with the Eurasian Plate, forming a mid-ocean ridge

Answer 1

An oceanic-oceanic convergence most likely occur in Philippine plate converging with the Pacific plate, forming the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean (option B)

A convergent edge is a geological term that refers to the collision edge between two tectonic plates. Generally at converging edges, one of the plates sinks under the other in a process called subduction.

The characteristics of the converging edges are:

• The formation of mountain ranges
• Volcanic activity zones
• Seismic activity zones

According to the map presented, the convergence between oceanic plates occurs between the Philippine Plate and the Pacific Plate because it is shown to have a red, pink, and white line that indicates seismic activity at shallow depth, so the correct answer is B.

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