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Geography GK · Q52

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 52

Q52

Which one among the following best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake?

A.
There are deep ocean trenches along these margins
B.
High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean
C.
The currents of the vast Pacific Ocean continue to dash against the continental margins
D.
These margins coincide with the plate margins
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
These margins coincide with the plate margins best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake.