Which area is known as World's earthquake belt...? Mcqs

Which area is known as World's earthquake belt...?

(A) Pacific ring of fire

(B) Andes Range

(C) Sharm el Sheikh , Egypt

(D) Central and Atlantic Ridge

Explanation:

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone around the edges of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

Key points:

• Covers about 40,000 km.

• Includes countries like Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand, Chile, USA (West Coast), Canada, Russia.

• Contains about 75% of the world’s active volcanoes.

• Formed due to movement and collisions of tectonic plates.

• Known as the world’s earthquake and volcano belt.

Source: This question is taken from the PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. BS-17(2016)