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 :
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
1. It is a zone of convergence plate boundaries: Correct. The Ring of Fire largely follows the boundaries of several tectonic plates, where many convergent plate boundaries exist, leading to subduction.
2. It is an active seismic and volcanic zone: Correct. The high incidence of earthquakes and volcanoes gives the region its name.
3. It is associated with deep trench: Correct. Deep oceanic trenches (like the Mariana Trench, Peru-Chile Trench, etc.) are characteristic features of convergent plate boundaries where subduction occurs, and many of the world’s deepest trenches are located within or along the Ring of Fire.
All three statements accurately describe characteristics of the Ring of Fire.