Question

2 the image on the left (above) shows several layers of volcanic ash. which two statements could explain why these layers vary in thickness? each volcanic eruption caused the land to tilt earthquakes prevented some of the ash from settling some eruptions produced more ash than others some volcanoes were closer to this area than others some of the ash layers formed as a result of meteors

Explanation:

• Volcanoes closer to an area deposit more ash, creating thicker layers, while distant volcanoes leave thinner layers.
• Different volcanic eruptions release varying volumes of ash; larger eruptions produce thicker ash layers than smaller ones.

Other options are incorrect: Tilting land affects layer orientation not thickness, earthquakes do not prevent ash settling, and meteors do not form volcanic ash layers.

Answer:

• Some eruptions produced more ash than others
• Some volcanoes were closer to this area than others