Where do the majority of the Earth's earthquakes and volcanoes occur?
A) along the edges of continents
B) in the open ocean
C) on oceanic islands
D) in the interior areas of continents

Question

Where do the majority of the Earth's earthquakes and volcanoes occur? 
A) along the edges of continents 
B) in the open ocean 
C) on oceanic islands 
D) in the interior areas of continents

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The majority of the Earth's earthquakes and volcanoes occur along the edges of continents, where tectonic plates meet and interact. This interaction can result in subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, as well as rift zones, where plates are pulling away from each other. Both of these processes can lead to seismic activity and volcanic eruptions. While there are some volcanoes and earthquakes that occur in the open ocean or on oceanic islands, they are not as common as those that occur along the edges of continents. There are very few earthquakes or volcanoes that occur in the interior areas of continents.

Where Do the Majority of the Earth's Earthquakes and Volcanoes