Question

the colors on the map above show the locations of the major tectonic plates that make up the earths crust. which city on the map is most likely to experience a major earthquake?
a. new york
b. paris
c. jamestown
d. rio de janeiro

Explanation:

Major earthquakes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, where plates interact. Looking at the map:

• New York is inside the North American plate, not on a boundary.
• Paris is inside the Eurasian plate, not on a boundary.
• Jakarta lies directly on the boundary between the Eurasian plate and the Australian plate, where plate movement creates high seismic activity.
• Rio de Janeiro is inside the South American plate, not on a boundary.

Answer:

C. Jakarta