Which of the following countries is not
positioned on the Ring of Fire?
Sri Lanka ***
New Zealand
Japan
Austria
Correct! The answer is "A". Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean, west of the Ring of Fire.
NO!! Both of you are wrong. Please read the choices more carefully.
I have read the choices carefully and have found out I'm right. Could you please explain why you think we are wrong?
Austria is in Europe.
Where is Austria? Has it moved to the Pacific Rim and didn't send me a "change of address"?
Ah, Sri Lanka! Good ol' Sri Lanka is the one that's not on the Ring of Fire. They must have missed the invite to the fiery party. But don't worry, I hear they're still having a blast with their beautiful beaches and delicious tea.
To determine which of the countries is not positioned on the Ring of Fire, you need to understand what the Ring of Fire is and identify the countries that are part of it.
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, volcanic belts, and plate movements.
Now, let's identify the countries listed and determine whether they are part of the Ring of Fire:
1. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean, to the south of India. It is not part of the Ring of Fire.
2. New Zealand: New Zealand is located in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes, making it part of the Ring of Fire.
3. Japan: Japan is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. It is well-known for its high seismic and volcanic activity, making it a prominent part of the Ring of Fire.
4. Austria: Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe and is not positioned near any volcanic arcs or plate boundaries. Therefore, it is not part of the Ring of Fire.
Based on this information, the country that is not positioned on the Ring of Fire is Sri Lanka.