The "Ring of Fire" Is the Source of More Earthquakes

question 4

Multiple Choice

The "ring of fire" is the source of more earthquakes and volcanic activity than any other place on earth. What causes the ring of fire?

• A) the subduction of Pacific plates under continental plates
• B) the drift of Europe and Africa away from the Americas
• C) the collision of two continental plates
• D) mid-oceanic ridges
• E) Earthquakes.

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Definitions:

Caudal Lobe

A term often relating to the posterior division of an organ, or in some contexts, a specific part of the lung in animals.

Right Lung

The right lung is the larger of the two lungs in the human body, divided into three lobes that participate in the process of respiration.

Human Larynx

A crucial structure in the neck comprising vocal cords, it plays a key role in breathing, swallowing, and producing sound.