Question

Which of the following hypotheses is possible if the African plate continues to push toward

the Eurasian plate?
A. The Mediterranean Sea will increase in depth.
B. The Alps will not be affected.
C. Italy will become less mountainous.
D. A volcano will definitely erupt in Italy.
E. The Mediterranean Sea will decrease in size.

Answer 1

A. The Mediterranean Sea will increase in depth.

As the African plate continues to push toward the Eurasian plate, the Mediterranean Sea is likely to increase in depth. This is because the African plate is pushing against the Eurasian plate, which is causing the Mediterranean Sea to become more deep over time. This process is known as "subduction" where the African plate is sinking beneath the Eurasian plate. As a result, the Mediterranean basin is becoming more and more deeper, and the other options B, C, D and E are not possible.