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Southern Italy is very close to the border of two lithospheric plates. Which of these facts is most directly related to the closeness of the plate boundary?
A.
Italy has experienced many earthquakes.
B.
Many people like to vacation in Italy.
C.
The climate in Italy is warm and temperate.
D.
Italy has many miles of coastline.

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A. Italy has experienced many earthquakes.

Explanation: Being near a plate boundary causes frequent seismic activity (earthquakes) due to plate movements. The other choices (vacationing, climate, coastline) are not direct consequences of plate boundary proximity.