Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:
The weak zones around the boundaries of plates underneath the Earth, which are prone to slide and cause earthquakes are commonly known as:
Options:
fault zone
eruption zone
explosive zone
sliding zone
Correct Answer:
fault zone
Explanation:
The seismic or fault zones, placed around the boundaries of plates underneath Earth, are most prone to slide to cause earthquake.