Which statement explains why earthquakes tend to be deeper near subduction zones?
a. the plates at a subduction zone are thicker.
b. earthquakes occur near the edges of tectonic plates.
c. at a subduction zone, oceanic crust is forced deep into the earth.
d. subduction zones create transform faults, which can run down far into earth's crust.

Astudent completed a lab report. which correctly describes the difference between the "question" and "hypothesis' sections of her report? "question states what she is asking, and "hypothesis" states the result of her experiment "question" states what she is asking, and "hypothesis" states what she thinks the answer to that question is in 'if. then because" format. "question" describes what she is trying to find out, and "hypothesis" states the procedures and methods of data collection. "question" describes what she is trying to find out, and "hypothesis" states any additional information or prior knowledge about the question