Q203
Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?
A.
Coastal plains
B.
Old shields
C.
Plateaus
D.
Young folded mountains
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Young folded mountains is most prone to earthquakes. The movement of the two plates forces sedimentary rocks upwards into a series of folds. Mostly earthquakes occur in the belt of young-fold mountains becuse young fold mountains are formed because of tectonic activities.