Study figure 5 showing the earthquake distribution around the world. You have to trace the approximate locations of several earthquake "clusters" using a marking pen on one of the plastic sheets.Q1. How are earthquakes distributed on the map?Q2. Where are they located?Q3. Where are there no earthquakes?Q4. Why is is important for us to identify areas which are prone to earthquakes
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1. Earthquakes are clustered along tectonic plate boundaries.2. They are located mainly around the Pacific Ring of Fire, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Himalayas, and other plate edges.3. No earthquakes occur in stable continental interiors, far from plate boundaries.4. Identifying earthquake-prone areas helps in preparedness, safety planning, and reducing damage.
