Question

ninety percent of the worlds earthquakes occur around the:
a. continental coasts of the pacific ocean.
b. indian ocean basin.
c. coasts of europe.
d. island chains in the atlantic basin.

Explanation:

The Pacific Ring of Fire, which is around the continental coasts of the Pacific Ocean, is known for having a high concentration of tectonic plate boundaries. Earthquakes occur frequently at tectonic plate boundaries.

Answer:

A. continental coasts of the Pacific Ocean.