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    Which of the following statements is best related to the ‘pacific ring of fire’ ?
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    Which of the following statements is best related to the ‘pacific ring of fire’ ?

    A.

    Known for thermal power station

    B.

    Known for volcano and earthquakes

    C.

    Known for only glacial formations

    D.

    Known for tropical rainforests

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (b) Known for volcano and earthquakes.
    · The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped region in the Pacific Ocean basin characterized by high seismic and volcanic activity.
    · It stretches approximately 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and is associated with a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
    · This region is home to about 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
    · It extends from the western coast of North and South America, through the Aleutian Islands, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and down to New Zealand.
    · The Ring of Fire is formed by the movement and interaction of several tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, leading to frequent seismic activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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