Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all.
-Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
A)movement of Earth's tectonic plates
B)volcanic eruptions
C)combustion of fossil fuels
D)refrigerants
E)changes in solar energy
F)variations in Earth's orbit
G)agriculture

Question

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Mount Pinatubo is a volcano that is known for one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, which occurred in 1991.

Answer: A
 The movement of Earth's tectonic plates can cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, like the one that occurred at Mount Pinatubo.

Answer: D
 Refrigerants are chemicals that are used in cooling systems, and some types of refrigerants are known to contribute to climate change through their greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer: Not provided
 None of the other choices directly relate to Mount Pinatubo. Changes in solar energy and variations in Earth's orbit can affect climate patterns over time, but they do not have a specific connection to this volcano. Agriculture is also not directly related to Mount Pinatubo.

Match the Term or Phrase with the Best Descriptor