Responses
There is no clear reason why the area is prone to earthquakes.
There is no clear reason why the area is prone to earthquakes.
The building codes are old and outdated.
The building codes are old and outdated.
The region lies on the border of two tectonic plates.
The region lies on the border of two tectonic plates.
The soil is soft and easily moved.
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The correct response is: The region lies on the border of two tectonic plates.
Mexico and parts of Central America are located in a tectonically active region where multiple plates, including the North American, Cocos, and Caribbean plates, interact. The movement and collision of these plates result in significant seismic activity, making the area prone to earthquakes.
