On the accompanying figure,what type of feature is located in the area of letter D?
A)Transform fault
B)Midocean ridge
C)Linear island chain
D)Fracture zone

Question

On the accompanying figure,what type of feature is located in the area of letter D? 
A)Transform fault 
B)Midocean ridge 
C)Linear island chain 
D)Fracture zone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of letter D is a feature called a fracture zone. It is a linear feature on the ocean floor that runs perpendicular to a mid-ocean ridge, where two tectonic plates are sliding past each other. The fracture zone is marked by a series of faults and steep valleys.

On the Accompanying Figure,what Type of Feature Is Located in the Area