Question

Earthquakes epicentres are randomly distributed on earth. Is this true or false?
A. True. Earthquakes can happen anywhere across the globe because the plates are moving.
B. True. Earthquakes are random events because earth is a geologically active planet.
C. False. Earthquake epicenters are found exclusively along the periphery of the Pacific Ocean Basin.
D. False. Earthquake epicenters are much more common at the ocean ridges and beside trenches, just as volcanoes are.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes , it is true

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option C and D correct. The given statement is false.

Earthquake epicentres are not randomly distributed on earth. 90% of earthquakes occur along the periphery of the Pacific Ring of Fire and earthquake epicenters are much more common at the ocean ridges just like volcanoes.

Explanation:

Earthquake epicentres are not randomly distributed on earth. They occur wherever two tectonic plates meet. The collision of these plates leads to the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes.

About 75% of world's largest volcanoes and 90% of earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The occurrence of earthquakes leads to the formation and destruction of landmasses on earth.