Question

1. according to the passage, how does understanding plate tectonics help in locating and managing natural resources? a. plate tectonics provides information on the location of fossil fuels formed from ancient plant life. b. plate tectonics helps predict weather patterns that affect the availability of renewable resources. c. plate tectonics explains how mountain ranges concentrate mineral deposits and volcanic activity creates geothermal energy sources. d. plate tectonics allows scientists to manipulate the movement of plates to create new resources.

Explanation:

Plate tectonics explain geological processes that concentrate mineral deposits and volcanic activity which are related to natural - resource location and formation. Option A is about fossil fuels from plant life not directly related to plate - tectonics in this context. Option B is about weather patterns which is not a direct result of plate - tectonics. Option D is incorrect as scientists cannot manipulate plate movement.

Answer:

C. Plate tectonics explains how mountain ranges concentrate mineral deposits and volcanic activity creates geothermal energy sources.