Earthquakes occur at faults where tectonic plates meet.

What is this statement an example of?

A. A conclusion scientists developed by observing patterns

B. An opinion policy makers use to influence which states get money

for disaster relief

C. A statement developed by policy makers to encourage people to

live far away from faults

D. An opinion scientists have of how the natural world works

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Chemistry

Talan Armstrong

7 September, 17:12

Earthquakes occur at faults where tectonic plates meet.

What is this statement an example of?

A. A conclusion scientists developed by observing patterns

B. An opinion policy makers use to influence which states get money

for disaster relief

C. A statement developed by policy makers to encourage people to

live far away from faults

D. An opinion scientists have of how the natural world works

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Explanation:

Earthquakes are said to occur at faults where tectonic plates run into each other because they have been observed to occur at those tectonic plate boundaries.

Part of the evidence for the theory of plate tectonics is the predictable occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes along plate boundaries. The Pacific Ring of Fire is an example of a seismically active zone that has been observed and labelled based on the noted activity.