Which Geographic Phenomenon Is Most Responsible for the Constant Threat

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which geographic phenomenon is most responsible for the constant threat of earthquakes along the Pacific coast?

• A) Magma underneath Earth's surface is pressing up on the crust with increasing pressure.
• B) The Pacific Plate and the North American Plate are presently rubbing up against each other.
• C) Pressure from increased ocean mass caused by global warming is creating structural instability underneath the continent.
• D) Great quantities of industrial chemicals have leached into earth's crust, causing a breakdown in its composition.

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