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Geography GK · Q74

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 74

Q74

Japan experiences frequent earth-quakes because it is located ________

A.
On the eastern coast of Asia
B.
On the meeting point of two plates of the earth's crust
C.
Amidst the ocean
D.
In the volcanic belt
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan.