NDA2018General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
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:
Options
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 only
- D1,2 and 3
Correct answer
D. 1,2 and 3
Step-by-step solution
The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. Its length is approximately 40,000 kilometers (24,900 miles). It traces boundaries between several tectonic plates-including the Pacific, Juan de Fuca, Cocos, Indian-Australian, Nazca, North American, and Philippine Plates. 75 % of Earth's volcanoes-more than 450 volcanoes-are located along the Ring of Fire. 90% of Earth's earthquakes occur along its path, incl