The "O" in KSAO Stands for

question 145

Multiple Choice

The "O" in KSAO stands for

• A)optimal.
• B)outside.
• C)other factors.
• D)obligation.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Mountain Belt

A geographical area consisting of numerous volcanoes which are formed along plate boundaries or over hotspots in Earth's crust.

Tectonic Events

are significant movements of the Earth's lithosphere, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges, driven by plate tectonics.

Orogeny

The formation of mountains or the time period during which tectonic activity causes deformation and forms mountains.

Island Arc

A chain of volcanically active islands arranged in an arc, situated along the boundary of tectonic plates, generally forming over a subducting plate.