Question
The Ring of Fire is a 25,000 mile arc formed by the interaction of tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean. This region is known for its frequent earthquake activity and volcanic eruptions. The image below shows how a volcano would be formed in South America along the Ring of Fire.
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What type of plate movement is occurring at this plate boundary?
a
Seafloor Spreading
b
Convergent
c
Transform
d
Divergent
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What type of plate movement is occurring at this plate boundary?
a
Seafloor Spreading
b
Convergent
c
Transform
d
Divergent
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The type of plate movement occurring at the plate boundary in the context of the Ring of Fire, specifically in South America where volcanic activity is common, is **b. Convergent**. In convergent boundaries, one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes, which are characteristic of the Ring of Fire.