Question

consider the illustration of various plate movements. which statement is true with respect to the illustrations? in site a, magma will erupt, but a volcano will not form. in site b, magma cannot reach the surface. site c shows a mountain range forming. a volcano will form at site d.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Site A likely shows a divergent boundary or volcanic formation site; magma eruption here should form a volcano, so this is false.
• Option 2: Site B has magma reaching the surface (visible volcanic activity), so "magma cannot reach the surface" is false.
• Option 3: Site C shows tectonic plates converging (or related mountain - building activity), which is consistent with mountain range formation (e.g., from convergent plate boundaries or volcanic/mountain - building processes).
• Option 4: Site D appears to be a convergent boundary with a trench or subduction, not a volcanic formation site (volcanoes form at divergent, convergent (subduction) with volcanic arcs, but D's illustration doesn't show volcanic formation signs), so this is false.

Answer:

C. Site C shows a mountain range forming.