Ring of Fire | Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tectonic Plates

1. Why is this area called the Pacific Ring of Fire? 

• It is literally on fire

• It's the area of Earth where the majority of forest fires occur. 

• It is somewhat ring shaped and the majority of Earth's volcanoes along with the majority of earthquakes take place there. 

• Lava swirls in a ring around Earth. 

2.  What percentage of all volcanoes occur along The Pacific Ring of Fire? 

• 100%

• 77%

• 86%

• 69%

4. What percentage of the largest earthquakes (>8 on the Richter Scale) have occurred along Pacific Ring of Fire during the last 50 years? 

• 50%

• Under 50%

• 69%

• 100%

5.  How is the Earth's surface (crust) divided? 

• The Earth's crust is divided into continents.

• The Earth's crust is divided by tectonic plates. 

• The Earth's crust is divided in half.

• The Earth's crust is divided by The Pacific Ring of Fire. 

10. Which plate forms a boundary with other plate causing most of the Earth's earthquakes, volcanoes, and therefore earning the name The Pacific Ring of Fire?

• The Indo-Australian Plate

• The Pacific Plate 

• The North American Plate 

• The Juan de Fuca Plate