Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?
A
Coastal plains
B
Old shields
C
Plateaus
D
Young folded mountains
Correct Answer: Young folded mountains
Young folded mountains is most prone to earthquakes. The movement of the two plates forces sedimentary rocks upwards into a series of folds. Mostly earthquakes occur in the belt of young-fold mountains becuse young fold mountains are formed because of tectonic activities.