Some people have experienced many earthquakes. Other people live their entire lives without feeling one. That's because earthquakes are more common in some areas of the world than others.

The lines on this map represent the boundaries between the world's tectonic plates. The white dots represent every significant earthquake over the past 4000 years.

Study the map, then use it to answer the question.


Based on the map below, what can you conclude about where most earthquakes occur? Explain why you think this is the case.