Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)
Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134074252
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 4GST

a)

To determine

The number of portions of the plates is shown on the given hypothetical map.

b)

To determine

The reason for the possibility of occurrence of active volcanoes on the continents A and B is more than on the continent C in the given hypothetical map.

c)

To determine

A scenario in which volcanic activity might be triggered on continent-C.

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