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New2grammar  +  511171 Thu, 08 May 08 11:35 AM

Japan is prone to earthquakes because it sits [atop/on top of/on the top of/on
the tops of] four tectonic plates.

Are they all correct? I would like to understand how a native speaker interpret them
if possible.
Thanks in advance!
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Mister Micawber  +  511182 Thu, 08 May 08 12:34 PM
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I suppose that the grammar is correct for all, but I would only consider:

Japan is prone to earthquakes because it sits [atop/on top of] four tectonic plates.
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