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 ________ zone.
A) transform fault
B) collisional
C) Wegener
D) Wadati-Benioff

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 ________ zone. 
A) transform fault 
B) collisional 
C) Wegener 
D) Wadati-Benioff

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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

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