Why do subduction zones have the potential to create the largest earthquakes on earth? a. this is not true. transform faults (like the san andreas) can produce the largest earthquakes. b. the convergence creates exceedingly large amounts of friction. c. subduction zones create the highest pressures of any plate boundary. d. subduction zones have very large areas for potential rupture and thus can produce large earthquakes.

What is the famous rainforest in costa rica called?

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.

Put these ecosystems in order of least biodiversity to most biodiversity 1. mediterranean forest 2. indonesian rain forest 3. arctic ocean