Because it was cheaper for his business it is 30pc lower there.
I assume that the question refers to the political affiliation of the Islands (They are Islands in the Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean, south of Japan) - they are politically linked to the US - the correct answer is a). For example the Mariana islands have a commonwealth status within the US.
Answer would be B. Earthquakes happen most of the time when a volcano is about to erupt.
I’m going to guess urbanization but i could be wrong!