Question

Where are MOST of Earth's volcanoes located and where do MOST earthquakes occur?

Select one:
a. in the center of tectonic plates
b. along the seashore
c. along the edges of tectonic plates
d. in the mountains

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

When two plates are colliding or sliding past each other, the region is earthquake prone. This is because the plates can get stuck and suddenly release, hence generating an enormous amount of energy that ripples through the earth in the form of earthquakes. When one plate sides under the other, the great pressure and heat causes the submerged rocks to turn to magma. The molten rock then rises up the crevices and erupts in the boundary mostly forming mountain ranges.