Question

In which region is there most likely to be a volcano?

1) African Plate
2) North American Plate
3) South American Plate
4) Pacific Plate

Answer 1

The Pacific Plate is the most likely to have a volcano due to its active subduction zones and the Ring of Fire. Yellowstone on the North American Plate has a significant history of volcanic activity and larger calderas compared to the Anahim hotspot. The correct option is 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

The region most likely to have a volcano is the Pacific Plate, due to it having several active subduction zones and a high frequency of volcanic activity, including the well-known Ring of Fire.

The North American Plate, while it does have hotspots like Yellowstone and is active, does not have as much volcanic activity as the Pacific Plate.

The South American Plate also has significant volcanic activity along the Andes mountain range, due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath it.

Lastly, the African Plate has fewer well-known active volcanoes and is not as actively volcanic as the Pacific or South American Plates. The correct option is 4.