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Q59 (NDA-I/2018) Geography › World Physical Geography › Seismology and volcanism Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about Ring of Fire is/are correct? 1. It is a zone of convergence plate boundaries 2. It is an active seismic and volcanic zone 3. It is associated with deep trench Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean characterized by intense geological activity. Statement 1 is correct as the Ring of Fire is primarily a zone of convergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates collide [5]. Statement 2 is correct because it is the world's most active seismic and volcanic zone, containing over 70 to 75 percent of the world's active volcanoes and experiencing frequent earthquakes due to plate interactions [2]. Statement 3 is correct as these subduction zones are directly associated with the formation of deep oceanic trenches, such as the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest in the world [6]. These trenches form an almost continuous ring along the margins of the Pacific [5]. Therefore, all three statements accurately describe the characteristics of the Ring of Fire.

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  1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 8: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management > Distribution of Volcanoes in the World > p. 12
  2. [5] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics-ring-fire/
  3. [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 11: Volcanism > Pacific Ring of Fire > p. 155
  4. [6] https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-ringoffire/welcome.html
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