Question

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

Explanation:

Major earthquakes occur most frequently along the boundaries of tectonic plates, where plate movements create stress and friction. Looking at the map:

• New York is located inside the North American plate, far from a plate boundary.
• Paris is inside the Eurasian plate, not on a boundary.
• Rio de Janeiro is inside the South American plate, away from a boundary.
• Juneau is positioned directly on the boundary between the North American plate and the Pacific plate, making it the most likely to experience a major earthquake.

Answer:

C. Juneau