18. Why are earthquakes occurring often in the Philippines?
A. The Philippine plate is moving.
B. The Philippines is surrounded by water.
C. The Philippines is consists of many islands.
D. There are active subduction zones in the Philippines.
A. The Philippine plate is moving.
B. The Philippines is surrounded by water.
C. The Philippines is consists of many islands.
D. There are active subduction zones in the Philippines.
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Answer:
D.
Explanation:
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which causes the country to have frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Many earthquakes of smaller magnitude occur very regularly due to the meeting of major tectonic plates in the region.