The Pacific Ring of Fire

What percentage of earthquakes in the world are found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

What percentage of volcanoes in the world are found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Where is the largest earthquake ever recorded in history?

• South America

• Japan

• Guatemala

• New Zealand

What type of limit between tectonic plates is observed in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Friction

• All of the above

Which fault is located in western North America and generates concern for seismologists?

• San Andreas Fault

• Great Rift Valley

• Cocos plate

• Nazca plate

What is the estimated periodicity of major earthquakes in the southern part of the San Andreas Fault?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

Which volcano is the highest in the world?

• Mount Santa Helena

• Mount Fuji

• Nevado Ojos del Salado

• Fire Volcano

Which volcano in Guatemala had a major eruption in 2018?

• Mount Santa Helena

• Mount Fuji

• Nevado Ojos del Salado

• Fire Volcano

Which volcano in the United States erupted in 1980 after 123 years?

• Mount Santa Helena

• Mount Fuji

• Nevado Ojos del Salado

• Fire Volcano

Which country has the second most earthquake region in the world?

• Chile

• Argentina

• Philippines

• Indonesia