5 Questions
Where are the branches of the earthquake zone mentioned in the text located?
One branch goes towards the Indonesian trench and the other towards the Kermadec Tonga trench to the north-west of New Zealand.
Which area is considered as an extension of the Mid-Atlantic Belt?
The Rift Valley of East Africa and the Red Sea are considered as an extension of this belt.
What causes earthquakes in the Mid-Atlantic Belt mentioned in the text?
Seafloor spreading is the main cause of earthquakes in this belt.
What percentage of the total earthquakes of the world are recorded in the earthquake zone mentioned in the text?
About 66 per cent of the total earthquakes of the world are recorded in this belt.
Where does the Mid-Continental Belt mentioned in the text extend along?
The Mid-Continental Belt extends along the Alpine mountain system of Europe.
Test your knowledge of tectonic plate boundaries and earthquake zones with this quiz. Explore the geography of the Pacific Ring of Fire and the seismic activity along the Indonesian trench, Kermadec Tonga trench, North American west coast, and South American west coast.
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