Compare and contrast the location of the following regions. Which statement best identifies a region where tsunamis are possible?(1 point) Responses Japan Japan interior South America interior South America interior Asia interior Asia Himalayas
The location of the following regions can be compared and contrasted as follows:
- Japan is an island nation located in East Asia in the Pacific Ocean.
- South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west.
- Asia is the largest continent, located primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere and bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east.
- The Himalayas is a mountain range in Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.
Regarding the statement that best identifies a region where tsunamis are possible, the correct answer would be "Japan." Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity. Tsunamis are often caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, so Japan is at high risk for tsunami occurrences.