Question

choose the best match for each letter: a choose b choose c choose very old basaltic plate continent - continent convergence big earthquakes but not volcanoes hydrothermal vents found here spreading center and hotspot! d choose e choose

Explanation:

A is near the boundary of the Eurasian and Pacific plates, where hydro - thermal vents are often found. B is at a mid - ocean ridge which is a spreading center and can have hotspots. C is at a transform boundary where big earthquakes can occur without volcanoes typically. D is at a continent - continent convergence zone (Himalayas region). There is no information to match "very old basaltic plate" to a specific letter from the given map details.

Answer:

A. hydrothermal vents found here
B. spreading center AND hotspot!
C. big earthquakes but not volcanoes
D. continent - continent convergence