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question 14 which convergent boundary type is most responsible for seis…

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question 14
which convergent boundary type is most responsible for seismic activity?
oceanic-oceanic convergence
continental-continental convergence
all of the above
oceanic-continental convergence

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Oceanic - Oceanic Convergence: When two oceanic plates converge, one is subducted beneath the other. This subduction can cause earthquakes as the plates interact.
Continental - Continental Convergence: When two continental plates collide, they crumple and fold. This can also generate seismic activity as the rocks adjust to the pressure.
Oceanic - Continental Convergence: Here, the denser oceanic plate is subducted under the continental plate. The friction and movement during subduction lead to earthquakes.
Since all these convergent boundary types involve plate movement, interaction, and adjustment (which are the causes of seismic activity), all of them can be responsible for seismic activity.

Answer:

All of the above