Explanation:
The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region around the edges of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanoes and earthquakes occur. This area is famous for its intense tectonic activity because it lies along multiple convergent and transform plate boundaries. The movement and collision of tectonic plates here cause frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, making it one of the most active volcanic and earthquake zones on Earth.
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Question
The volcanoes that occur near Earthquake belts and tectonic plate boundaries:
Options
Caldera
Geysers
Pacific ring of fire
Mid-world mountain belt
MCQ
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Solution
Pacific ring of fire
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