8 Questions
The Ring of Fire is a chain of volcanoes that only surrounds the continent of Asia.
False
Over 50% of the world's volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire.
False
Alfred Wegener developed the theory of plate tectonics.
False
The Earth's plates move at speeds of up to 10 meters per year.
False
Magma flows from the Earth's surface to the center of the Earth.
False
Subduction can result in the top plate melting due to the extreme temperatures under the bottom plate.
False
The Ring of Fire is an area of low volcanic activity.
False
The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth's surface consists of a single large plate.
False
A quiz about the Ring of Fire, a chain of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean, and its significance in understanding plate tectonics. Learn about the location and characteristics of the Ring of Fire and its importance in geological studies.
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