The occurrence of earthquakes in the absence of seafloor spreading,oceanic trenches,or volcanic activity is a characteristic feature of

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Transform fault boundaries between plates are characterized by horizontal movement of plates against each other. They can cause earthquakes due to the buildup of tension and release of energy along the fault lines. These boundaries do not involve seafloor spreading, oceanic trenches, or volcanic activity, making D the correct answer.

The Occurrence of Earthquakes in the Absence of Seafloor Spreading,oceanic