Which country experiences the highest frequency of earthquakes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which country experiences the highest frequency of earthquakes?

A. Brazil

B. Greenland

C. Japan

D. Egypt

Answer: Option C

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Japan is located along active plate boundaries in the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes.

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