Question 17
Earth Movements and VulcanicityCrater lakes are most likely to occur in
- A.areas of active erosion
- B.regions where subsidence is taking place
- C.regions of extinct volcanoes
- D.heavily faulted regions
- E.areas of fold mountains
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (regions of extinct volcanoes)
Explanation
A crater lake forms when rainwater fills the crater of a volcano that is no longer active.