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Question 2
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During the year 2003, the number of earthquakes that occurred was higher than usual.
The map below shows the locations of some of these earthquakes.
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Locations of Major Earthquakes in 2003
Atlantic
Ocean
Pacific
Ocean
Why do the dots on the map tend to form a long curving line along the western edge of
the Pacific Ocean?
A. O This part of the ocean has a high rate of hurricanes and typhoons.
B. O That part of the ocean is directly above the boundaries between tectonic
plates.
C. O An increase in the number of tsunamis in the Pacific led to an increase in the
number of earthquakes.
D. There is pressure on the sea floor there due to the weight of water of the
Pacific Ocean.