Question

The world map below shows the locations of tectonic plate boundaries (black lines) and active volcanoes (red dots).


Image courtesy of USGS

Based on this map, volcanoes most commonly form
A.
near tectonic plate boundaries.
B.
along Earth's equator.
C.
in the middle of tectonic plates.
D.
in Earth's polar regions.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. near tectonic plate boundaries.

Volcanoes are most commonly found at tectonic plate boundaries where there is geological activity associated with these plates, such as subduction zones, rift zones, and mid-ocean ridges.