Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Volcanic Mountain) (Country) I. Mt. Rainier A) Italy II. Etna B) Mexico III. Paricutin C) Philippines IV. Taal D) USA
- AI-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
- BI-D, II-A, III-B, IV-CCorrect
- CI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
- DI-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
Explanation
The correct answer is B because of the following geographical locations of the volcanic mountains:
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Mt. Rainier is a prominent volcanic peak located in the state of Washington, USA.
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Mt. Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes, situated on the island of Sicily in Italy.
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Paricutin is a famous cinder cone volcano that surged from a cornfield in Michoacan, Mexico, in 1943.
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Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
By matching these locations, I corresponds to D, II to A, III to B, and IV to C, which aligns perfectly with Option B.
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