Weak zones of plates are also known as:

seismic zones

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fault zones

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danger zones

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both A and B

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The correct option is D both A and B
The boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur. These are also known as seismic zones and fault zones.

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Weak zones of plates are also known as:

The correct option is D both A and BThe boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur. These are also known as seismic zones and fault zones.

The correct option is D both A and B
The boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur. These are also known as seismic zones and fault zones.