What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire?
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75%
50%
10%
90%
Which volcano in the United States is located in the Ring of Fire and known for its devastating eruption in 1980?
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Mount Shasta
Mount Rainier
Mount Saint Helens
Mount Hood
Which country is NOT directly affected by the Ring of Fire?
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Japan
Mexico
Chile
Australia
Which mountain range was formed by the collision of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates?
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Andes Mountains
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
What is the significance of the Ring of Fire for geological study?
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It is a desert region
It is the only area with seismic activity
It has the highest number of active volcanoes
It has the most diverse wildlife
Why does the Ring of Fire experience high levels of volcanic and seismic activity?
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Because of the presence of ancient ruins
Due to its proximity to the equator
As a result of shifting tectonic plates
Because of excessive rainfall
What is the main reason for the high volcanic activity in the Ring of Fire?
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Abundance of water sources
Presence of ancient civilizations
Movement of tectonic plates
High population density
How do tectonic plates contribute to the formation of mountain ranges along the Ring of Fire?
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By causing volcanic eruptions
By pushing against each other
By creating deep ocean trenches
By increasing rainfall
What is the Ring of Fire?
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A chain of underwater volcanoes
A horseshoe-shaped area with high volcanic and seismic activity
A tropical rainforest in South America
A desert region in Africa
Which volcano in Japan is located in the Ring of Fire and is considered a symbol of the country?
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Mount Asama
Mount Ontake
Mount Fuji
Mount Aso
Approximately 75% of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
The volcano in the United States located in the Ring of Fire and known for its devastating eruption in 1980 is Mount Saint Helens.
Australia is the country NOT directly affected by the Ring of Fire.
The Andes Mountains were formed by the collision of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates.
The significance of the Ring of Fire for geological study is that it has the highest number of active volcanoes.
The Ring of Fire experiences high levels of volcanic and seismic activity due to shifting tectonic plates.
The main reason for the high volcanic activity in the Ring of Fire is the movement of tectonic plates.
Tectonic plates contribute to the formation of mountain ranges along the Ring of Fire by pushing against each other.
The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area with high volcanic and seismic activity.
The volcano in Japan located in the Ring of Fire and considered a symbol of the country is Mount Fuji.