Question
Why are volcanoes and earthquakes common along the Pacific coast of North America?
A
It’s where two oceanic plates collide
B
It’s where two continents meet
C
It’s where one oceanic plate collides with one continental plate
D
It’s where one oceanic plate moves away from another oceanic plate
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. It’s where one oceanic plate collides with one continental plate
The Pacific coast of North America is part of the Ring of Fire, which is characterized by a high level of tectonic activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes. This activity is primarily caused by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate, where the oceanic plate interacts with the continental plate.
The Pacific coast of North America is part of the Ring of Fire, which is characterized by a high level of tectonic activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes. This activity is primarily caused by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate, where the oceanic plate interacts with the continental plate.