Explanation:
The basis of the scientist in dividing the Earth's lithosphere into several segments called plates is the distribution of earthquake epicenters, location of volcanoes, and formation of mountain ranges. All of this geological features that are formed because of plate movement. Majority of them are situated along plate boundaries. Earthquake epicenters are situated in all areas with active volcanoes and mountain ranges but, not all areas with earthquake epicenters have mountain ranges and active volcanoes.
