The island lies at the meeting of which two tectonic plates?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate
- Step 1: The plates collide along the east coast. Step 2. Their collision pushes up the mountains and causes earthquakes. Answer: The Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Why not the others: The other pairs are in other parts of the world.
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