a.
To determine:
Whether the deep-focus earthquakes occur along the Pacific basin or Atlantic basin.
Introduction:
Earthquakes are caused by rupture of the geological plates. It is shaking of the surface of Earth. It is due to the movement of tectonic plates.
b.
To determine:
Whether the earthquakes that occur along the western margin of South America are deeper or shallow.
Introduction:
The western margin of South America has a convergent plate. It has a boundary between the South American Plate and the Pacific Plate.
c.
To determine:
Whether the earthquakes around the Western margin of North America are deep or shallow.
Introduction:
The Western part of North America is covered by Pacific Basins. Earthquakes are caused by rupture of the geological plates. It is shaking of the surface of Earth. It is due to the movement of tectonic plates.
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