A widely cited theory associates active faults with earthquakes in China and Southeast Asia. This theory suggests_______ .
A) India is moving west relative to Eurasia, pulling central Asia away from East Asia
B) East Asia is moving toward the Himalaya, causing faulting and earthquakes
C) subduction beneath East Asia is pushing East Asia toward the Himalaya, forming young mountains between the Himalaya and Pacific subduction zones
D) India is plowing into the "soft underbelly" of Asia, pushing East Asia eastward

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The correct theory is that India is moving northward into Asia, which is often described metaphorically as India plowing into the "soft underbelly" of Asia. This movement pushes East Asia eastward, leading to faulting and earthquakes in the region.

A Widely Cited Theory Associates Active Faults with Earthquakes in China