Can someone answer 5 for me please?

Iknow the answer is a but i don't know why

Which of the following true? a_volcanoes and earthquakes often near the plate boundaries. b_volcanoes occur whereve there are tall mountains. c_earthquakes cause volcanoes in the same location to erupt violently d_volcanoes and earthquakes occur only where plates are colliding with each other

Ageochemist examines a piece of metal that he found in the soil. he performs tests to identify the metal from its density, electrical conductivity, and melting point. which statement best describes his investigation? a. he is determining physical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal. b. he is determining chemical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal. c. he is determining physical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal. d. he is determining chemical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.