Which Place on Earth Experiences Frequent Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity

question 526

Multiple Choice

Which place on Earth experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity because of its location? (See Figure 6-9a,Comins,Discovering the Essential Universe,6th ed.)

• A) central Canada
• B) Australia
• C) Brazil
• D) Alaska

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