The image below shows numerous volcanic mountains in the Pacific Northwest. What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Arising and falling tides in the ocean%0D%0Arising and falling tides in the ocean%0D%0A%0D%0Arandom abnormal weather occurrences%0D%0Arandom abnormal weather occurrences%0D%0A%0D%0Asolar and lunar variations%0D%0Asolar and lunar variations%0D%0A%0D%0Acollision of tectonic plates

Answer 1

The most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in the Pacific Northwest is the collision of tectonic plates. This region is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates converge, leading to seismic and volcanic activity.