Question

Earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building are three of the most spectacular earth processes related to tectonic activity. Which statement justifies the occurrence of a number of volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
A. The magma is most active in the peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin.
B. The peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin contain the boundaries of several plates where subduction takes place.
C. Earthquakes and tsunamis occurred when these volcanoes were formed, thus, changing the landscape.
D. The plate beneath the Pacific Ocean is constantly moving, thus, forming more volcanoes.​

Answer 1

C. Earthquakes and tsunamis occurred when these volcanoes were formed, thus, changing the landscape.

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