Question

Compare and contrast the location of the following regions. Which statement best identifies a region where tsunamis are possible?(1 point)
Responses

interior Asia
interior Asia

Japan
Japan

interior South America
interior South America

Himalayas


please pick a answer i gave you

Answer 1

The region where tsunamis are possible is **Japan**.

**Comparison:**

- **Interior Asia**: This region is primarily landlocked and far from any major bodies of water, making it unlikely for tsunamis to occur.

- **Interior South America**: Similar to interior Asia, this region is also landlocked and does not have a direct connection to oceanic areas prone to tsunamis.

- **Himalayas**: While this mountain range is prone to earthquakes, which can trigger tsunamis in nearby bodies of water, it is not directly associated with tsunami activity as there are no large oceanic bodies nearby.

- **Japan**: This country is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic activity is significant, and it is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. As a result, Japan is highly susceptible to tsunamis resulting from underwater earthquakes.

Therefore, the best answer is **Japan** as the region where tsunamis are possible.