Question
Earthquakes and volcanoes are common near the boundaries between plates. When an earthquake takes place beneath the ocean, a massive destructive wave called a tsunami may result.
Question
Using the passage and maps, decide which of the following statements are accurate. You may choose more than one answer.
Responses
Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.
Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.
The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.
The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.
Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.
Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.
The most frequent occurrences of volcanoes and highest risks of earthquakes are along the Pacific, Nazca, and Eurasian plate boundaries.
Question
Using the passage and maps, decide which of the following statements are accurate. You may choose more than one answer.
Responses
Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.
Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.
The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.
The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.
Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.
Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.
The most frequent occurrences of volcanoes and highest risks of earthquakes are along the Pacific, Nazca, and Eurasian plate boundaries.
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GPT-4o mini
Based on the information provided in the passage and typical geological knowledge about plate boundaries, the accurate statements would be:
1. **Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.** - Accurate, as tsunamis can be generated by underwater earthquakes that occur at these plate boundaries.
2. **The most frequent occurrences of volcanoes and highest risks of earthquakes are along the Pacific, Nazca, and Eurasian plate boundaries.** - Accurate, especially considering the Ring of Fire, which is known for its high volcanic and earthquake activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
The other two statements are not accurate:
- **Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.** - Not necessarily true, as not all earthquake-prone areas have active volcanoes, even though they are often found in similar regions.
- **The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.** - This statement is not generally accepted, as the majority of volcanoes are concentrated along the Pacific Plate boundaries rather than the African Plate.
1. **Tsunamis may occur along the African, Nazca, and Pacific plate boundaries.** - Accurate, as tsunamis can be generated by underwater earthquakes that occur at these plate boundaries.
2. **The most frequent occurrences of volcanoes and highest risks of earthquakes are along the Pacific, Nazca, and Eurasian plate boundaries.** - Accurate, especially considering the Ring of Fire, which is known for its high volcanic and earthquake activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
The other two statements are not accurate:
- **Volcanoes always exist in areas that have a high rate of earthquakes.** - Not necessarily true, as not all earthquake-prone areas have active volcanoes, even though they are often found in similar regions.
- **The heaviest concentration of volcanoes in the world occurs along the African plate.** - This statement is not generally accepted, as the majority of volcanoes are concentrated along the Pacific Plate boundaries rather than the African Plate.