The image below shows a cross-sectional view of a typical subduction zone,with earthquake locations shown with small dots.The band of earthquakes that follows the shape of the downgoing plate is termed the ________.
A)transform fault zone
B)collisional zone
C)Wegener zone
D)Wadati-Benioff zone

Question

The image below shows a cross-sectional view of a typical subduction zone,with earthquake locations shown with small dots.The band of earthquakes that follows the shape of the downgoing plate is termed the ________. 
A)transform fault zone 
B)collisional zone 
C)Wegener zone 
D)Wadati-Benioff zone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The band of earthquakes that follows the shape of the downgoing plate is termed the Wadati-Benioff zone.

The Image Below Shows a Cross-Sectional View of a Typical