If you wanted to draw the boundaries of tectonic plates on a world map, which of the following maps would give you the most complete information?
A) active volcanoes
B) mid-ocean ridges
C) earthquake distribution
D) edge of continental shelves
E) hotspots

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Earthquake distribution provides the most complete information about the boundaries of tectonic plates, as earthquakes occur at plate boundaries where tectonic plates interact with each other. Thus, the distribution of earthquakes can be used to map out the boundaries of tectonic plates.

If You Wanted to Draw the Boundaries of Tectonic Plates