Question

Select statements true of fracture zones. Choose one or more: A. Earthquakes can occur along fracture zones. B. Fracture zones are situated perpendicular to mid-ocean ridge segments. C. New crust is formed via seafloor spreading along fracture zones. D. Fracture zones can act as transform boundaries between two actively spreading ridge segments

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Fracture zones are situated perpendicular to mid-ocean ridge segments

Explanation:

• A fracture zone is a linear feature that is several kilometers long and can result from the action that offsets the mid-oceanic ridges segments and are a consequence of the plate tectonics. They act as transform faults and are found along these separating ridges.