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:
The amount of tectonic activity along the margin
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Explanation:
<u>Margins are categorized as passive when the tectonic activity along it is poor.</u> This is manifested through rare to non-existent <em>earthquakes</em> and <em>volcano eruptions</em> in the area.
On the other hand, <u>active margins are characterized by frequent tectonic activity.</u> This means <em>mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcano activity</em> are not strange here.
Answer: D
Explanation: I just finished the exam :)
Answer:
Places near the equator face the sun more often and therfore are warmer.
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