Ring of Fire

How many volcanoes are typically erupting at any given time worldwide?

• 30 to 40

• 10 to 20

• 5 to 10

• 20 to 30

What is the name of the region with a high concentration of volcanoes and seismic activity?

• The Belt of Volcanoes

• The Ring of Fire

• The Pacific Rim

• The Circle of Heat

What discovery in the 1960s helped explain the cause of volcanic and seismic activity?

• Magnetic field reversals

• Tectonic plates

• Continental drift

• Gravity anomalies

Which plate is moving northwest, causing volcanic activity in North America?

• The Pacific Plate

• The Eurasian Plate

• The Antarctic Plate

• The Indo-Australian Plate

What is the main challenge in predicting volcanic eruptions?

• Insufficient research

• Lack of technology

• Unpredictable nature

• Inaccurate data

What percentage chance does California have of experiencing a major earthquake in the next 30 years?

• 50%

• 72%

• 85%

• 65%

What natural disaster in 2011 caused significant damage in Japan?

• A typhoon

• An earthquake and tsunami

• A flood

• A volcano eruption

Which country's buildings are required to have anti-earthquake designs?

• Philippines

• Japan

• Mexico

• United States

Why do some countries not have early warning systems for earthquakes?

• No risk of earthquakes

• High costs

• Government disinterest

• Lack of technology

What is a major challenge in preparing for natural disasters along the Ring of Fire?

• Predicting exact times of events

• Building durable structures

• Educating the public

• All of the above