Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the geomorphology of Maritime Southeast Asia is/are correct?
1.Most of Maritime Southeast Asia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, subject to active subduction zone earthquakes and volcanism.
2.The island of Java in Indonesia possesses one of the highest concentrations of active volcanoes in the world.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Indonesian and Philippine archipelagos sit at the complex intersection of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, Pacific, and Philippine Sea plates, making it a highly active part of the Ring of Fire.
- Statement 2 is correct: Java lies directly above the subduction zone of the Indo-Australian Plate, hosting over 40 active volcanoes (including Mount Merapi and Mount Semeru).
