Earthquakes are most frequent near coastlines that are termed ____________.
A)active margins
B)passive margins
C)aseismic margins
D)geodesic margins

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Active margins are the boundaries where two tectonic plates are colliding or sliding past each other. These margins are characterized by high frequency and intensity of seismic activity, leading to frequent earthquakes. On the other hand, passive margins are the boundaries where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other, and aseismic margins have no recent history of significant earthquake activity. Geodesic margins are not a recognized term in geology or seismology.

Earthquakes Are Most Frequent near Coastlines That Are Termed ____________