Ring of Fire

It is a circle of volcanoes and earthquakes along the rim, or outer edge, of the Pacific Ocean.

• Tsunamis

• The Ring of Fire

• Tectonic Plates

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This area contains over 70 percent of volcanoes and 90 percent of earthquakes in the world.

• North American plate

• ring of fire

• fiery rings 

• African plate

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Where is the Ring of Fire located?

• Atlantic Plate

• Pacific Plate

• Japanese Plate

• North American Plate

What is the ring of fire?

• The section of the volcano which the most activity takes place in

• A section along the pacific ocean where a hot spot of volcanoes are located.

• The most deadly volcano in the world

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Analyze why volcanic eruptions are more frequent in the Ring of Fire compared to other regions.

• The Ring of Fire has more tectonic plate boundaries.

• The Ring of Fire is closer to the equator.

• The Ring of Fire has a higher concentration of ocean water.

• The Ring of Fire experiences more solar activity.

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The "Ring of Fire" is associated with:

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

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The Pacific Ring of Fire is known for its:

• Large number of glaciers

• High biodiversity

• Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Unique ocean currents

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Describe the role of tectonic plate boundaries in the formation of the Ring of Fire.

• They create stable regions with no volcanic activity.

• They are areas where plates move apart, causing earthquakes.

• They are zones where plates collide or slide past each other, leading to volcanic activity.

• They are regions where plates are stationary, preventing volcanic eruptions.

What is the "Ring of Fire" known for?

• A famous movie

• A region with many volcanoes and earthquakes

• A type of dance

• A type of gemstone

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The part of the map highlighted in RED is called ​ (a)   and is the site of ​ (b)   eruptions and ​ (c)   .

• The Ring of Fire

• volcano

• earthquakes

• Divergent Boundaries

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