Question

question 13(multiple choice worth 5 points) tg.03a student designed an experiment to demonstrate the movement of earth plates. the steps of the experiment are listed below. break a rectangular block of cardboard into two identical pieces. put the rough edges of the cardboard pieces together and press them hard. make the pieces slide sideways as shown by the arrows below. increase the pressure until the cardboard gives a jerk and a small piece falls from the crack and makes the cardboard pieces suddenly slide past each other. the students experiment most likely demonstrates how earthquakes occur along a fault new crusts move at midocean ridges tectonic movements cause hotspot volcanism mountains are created along cracks in earth plates

Explanation:

The experiment shows two pieces of cardboard (representing Earth - plates) sliding past each other along a fault - like line. When pressure builds up and is released (a small piece falling and the jerk), it mimics the sudden release of energy during an earthquake along a fault. Mid - ocean ridges involve new crust formation, hot - spot volcanism is related to mantle plumes, and mountain formation along cracks is more complex than just simple side - to - side sliding as shown.

Answer:

earthquakes occur along a fault