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Q · Tectonic PlateMedium · 45s
The Benioff Zone is related to which phenomenon?
TopicTectonic Plate
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation: Benioff Zone marks the inclined plane of earthquake foci where a plate is being subducted.
Final Answer: Option B — Subduction-related earthquakes