Ring of Fire

If the author were to add information to the end of parapgraph 2, what would most likely be the topic?

• Effects of moving plates on the formation of volcanoes

• Active volcanoes in parts of the world other than the Ring of Fire

• Impact to the ocean floor when a new volcano forms

• Recent volcanic eruptions along the Ring of Fire

Read this chart. Which of these best completes the chart?

• Magma oozes through cracks.

• Islands soon become covered in plant life.

• The weaher is changed

• An island is created

Which paragraph best describes where the Ring of Fire is located?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The main purpose of this article is to-

• persuade readers to research and study more about geographic wonders

• tell readers about a group of volcanoes and the resources they provide

• explain to readers where some household materials come from

• demonstrate to readers the ways in which volcanoes differ from one another

What is the main idea of the text?

• Indonesia's beaches are so beautiful they are called the ring of fire.

• The world's most strange and dangerous animals live in the ring of fire.

• The Ring of FIre is a dangerous region known for its volcanoes and earthquakes.

• Scientists have many unanswered questions about how tsunamis in the ring of fire.

Which best describes the author's point of view on the Ring of Fire?

• The author is disappointed that the Ring of Fire is so dangerous.

• The author is interested in what makes the Ring of Fire an unusual place.

• The author is hopeful that people will be able to visit the Ring of Fire one day.

• The author is surprised that more people do not want to study the Ring of Fire.

Which detail from the text best explains how the Ring of Fire gets its name?

• The Ring of Fire sounds exotic and fun, like an act at the circus." (Paragraph 2)

• "These plates fit together like pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle." (Paragraph 3)

• "The place where two tectonic plates get stuck against each other is called a transform boundary." (Paragraph 4)

• "In the last 11,700 years, 850-1000 volcanoes have been active there, including the four largest volcanoes ever to erupt on Earth." (Paragraph 7)

What is the 'Ring of Fire' primarily known for in geographical terms?

• A) A series of active volcanoes and earthquake zones

• B) A famous song by Johnny Cash

• C) A popular tourist destination

• D) A type of jewelry

Which of the following best describes the location of the Ring of Fire?

• A) Around the edges of the Pacific Ocean

• B) In the center of the Atlantic Ocean

• C) Along the equator

• D) Near the North Pole

What is the main idea of a text discussing the Ring of Fire?

• A) The Ring of Fire is a dangerous region known for its volcanoes and earthquakes.

• B) The Ring of Fire is a beautiful place to visit.

• C) The Ring of Fire is a mythological concept.

• D) The Ring of Fire is a new scientific discovery.