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

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

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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2. Study Figure 2 below. It shows the active volcanoes (triangles) all over the Pacific region. Go back to Figure 1 on page 5 to see again the moving plates. You will realize that the volcanoes in Figure 2 are also situated in the areas of plate movement. 3. Answer the following questions: a. Using the map in Figure 2, which volcanoes are familiar to you? Why? b. Why is this area called the Pacific Ring of Fire? NORTH AMERICA Mount St. Helens ASIA (Washington) Sendai (Japan) Mount Fuji (Japan) Paricuti (Mexico) FIRE OF RING Mount Pinatube (Philippines) SOUTH AMERICA Pacific Ocean Santiago (Chile) AUSTRALIA Christ Chuich (New Zealand) Figure 2. Active Volcanoes in the Ring of Fire Let us see if you have grasped the essence of our first enrichment activity. Answer the assessment below:
Transcribed Image Text:2. Study Figure 2 below. It shows the active volcanoes (triangles) all over the Pacific region. Go back to Figure 1 on page 5 to see again the moving plates. You will realize that the volcanoes in Figure 2 are also situated in the areas of plate movement. 3. Answer the following questions: a. Using the map in Figure 2, which volcanoes are familiar to you? Why? b. Why is this area called the Pacific Ring of Fire? NORTH AMERICA Mount St. Helens ASIA (Washington) Sendai (Japan) Mount Fuji (Japan) Paricuti (Mexico) FIRE OF RING Mount Pinatube (Philippines) SOUTH AMERICA Pacific Ocean Santiago (Chile) AUSTRALIA Christ Chuich (New Zealand) Figure 2. Active Volcanoes in the Ring of Fire Let us see if you have grasped the essence of our first enrichment activity. Answer the assessment below:
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