On this map of earthquakes near Japan, why do shallow earthquakes occur to the east and deeper earthquakes occur to the west?
A. The subduction zone dips to the west.
B. The crust is hotter near Japan, closer to the volcanoes.
C. The continental crust is thicker to the east.
D. There is a continental collision to the east.
Answer: A
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