I WONDER - Where Are Tectonic Plates Located?

The video explains the Ring of Fire, a region along the Pacific Ocean known for its high volcanic and earthquake activity. It covers how tectonic plates interact to form volcanoes and cause tsunamis, emphasizing the geological processes involved.

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• A region with a high number of volcanoes and earthquakes

• A circle of mountains in Europe

• A circle of volcanoes along the Atlantic Ocean

• A region with a high number of tornadoes

What percentage of the world's volcanoes are found in the Ring of Fire?

• 50%

• 90%

• 25%

• 75%

How are volcanoes formed?

• By the collision of tectonic plates with lighter plates

• By the erosion of mountains

• By the movement of ocean currents

• By the melting of glaciers

What triggers a tsunami?

• A volcanic eruption on land

• A hurricane in the ocean

• A landslide on the coast

• A sudden movement of tectonic plates under the water

What natural event in the ocean causes tsunamis?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions