Which statement best explains how tectonic activity affects long-term climate change? volcanic eruptions can cause both global warming and global cooling. the movement of continents changes wind patterns and ocean currents. the change in earth’s tilt and its orbit around the sun cause climate change. the increase of sunspots increases earth’s temperature.

The correct answer is b) The movement of continents changes wind patterns and ocean currents.

Option B

Explanation:

Movement of tectonic plates is associated with the shifting of continents over long geological time periods.  

Movement of these large tectonic plates leads to volcanic eruptions, displacement of water thereby causing tsunamis and under water earthquakes. Volcanoes eruption releases large amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouses gases that alter the temperature. They also interfere with the oceanic currents and change their direction periodically

Hence, option B is correct