Plate Tectonics
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Which geological feature is primarily used to produce maps of tectonic plate boundaries?

  • Pacific Ring of Fire
  • Distribution of volcanoes
  • Distribution of earthquakes (correct)
  • Movements of tectonic plates

Where are most volcanoes located in relation to tectonic plate boundaries?

  • Along well-defined belts
  • Inside tectonic plates
  • Outside tectonic plates
  • In the Pacific Ring of Fire (correct)

What is the relationship between plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes?

  • Volcanoes cause plate tectonics and earthquakes
  • Plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes are unrelated
  • Plate tectonics cause earthquakes and volcanoes (correct)
  • Earthquakes cause plate tectonics and volcanoes

What does a map showing the distribution of earthquakes around the world reveal?

<p>Well-defined belts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pacific Ring of Fire refer to?

<p>A region with high volcanic activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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