Why are volcanoes and earthquakes common along the Pacific coast of North America?

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C - It’s where one oceanic plate collides with one continental plate.

This interaction occurs primarily along the boundary of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, leading to significant volcanic and seismic activity, particularly in areas such as the Cascades Range and along the subduction zones where the oceanic plate is forced beneath the continental plate.