Why does the Philippines have so many volcanoes and earthquakes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire where plates collide
- Step 1: On the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines has frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Answer: It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire where plates collide. Why not the others: None of these fit: It lies on the shore of the Atlantic rift; It sits at the centre of a stable continental plate; It has no plate boundaries nearby.
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