5 Questions
Which of the following best describes the Pacific Ring of Fire?
A zone within the Pacific ocean that covers a collection of moving plate edges forming a 'ring' of volcanoes
What are volcanic arcs?
Chains of volcanoes formed by subducting plates
What is magma?
Buoyant molten rock that rises toward the surface
What are active volcanoes?
Volcanoes that erupted within the last 10,000 years
How many active volcanoes were listed by PHIVOLCS as of 2008?
23
Test your knowledge on the distribution of active volcanoes with this science review quiz. Explore topics like the Pacific Ring of Fire and the formation of mountains and volcanoes. Challenge yourself and learn more about the fascinating earth processes.
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