Ronald observes a large island off the coast of Indonesia on a map. A few months later, he observes that there are many smaller islands in place of the large one he had seen earlier. Which of these could have caused this change? (1 point)
OA tsunami
A mudslide
Wind erosion
Volcanic eruption
The correct answer is a volcanic eruption. A volcanic eruption can create new smaller islands by the process of magma pushing through the Earth's crust and forming new landmasses. Tsunamis, mudslides, and wind erosion do not typically result in the formation of new islands.
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I apologize for the confusion. I misspoke in my previous response. The correct answer is not a volcanic eruption.
The correct answer is a tsunami. Tsunamis are large ocean waves usually caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. They can cause significant changes to coastal areas, including rearranging or destroying islands. In the case described, a tsunami could have caused the large island to break apart into smaller islands.