Asia: devestating forces of nature - The Ring of Fire

10 important questions on Asia: devestating forces of nature - The Ring of Fire

Which different landscapes and climates can you find in Asia?

You can find every natural zone in this part of the world:

- from tundra to tropical rainforest

- high mountain ranges

- very long rivers that flow across the continent (nwse)

What does one mean by the Ring of Fire?

There region around the Pacific Ocean (Eastern side of Asia) is shaped like a horse-shoe, there are many volcanoes.

Why are there so many volcanoes on the edge of the ring of Fire?

The earth's crust is made of different tectonic plates that fit together like the pieces in a puzzle, but they do not keep still. They move very slowly (few centimetres every year). The tectonic plates in the ring of Fire move towards each other. They collide. When tectonic plates collide, the cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
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What is a volcano?

Cone-shaped mountain caused by volcanic activity.

What is a natural disaster?

A natural disaster is a disaster:

1. that is caused by the forces of nature.

2. It usually affects a lot of people

3. It causes a lot of damage

Where in Asia happen more often Natural disasters?

South Asia, East Asia and South- East Asia are hit most (usually with devastating effects).

How are the Himalaya mountains ontstaan?

The Himalaya mountain range is the result of colliding tectonic plates.

What are endogenic forces?

The forces on the inside of the Earth's crust (endo= inside; genesis = beginning)

Why are weather and vegetation forces that work form the outside?

They loosen the rock and earth on the hard surface of the Earth's crust. When it rains, these loose pieces of rock, earth and other weathered materials are washed away, especially in places where there is a lot of relief.

What is an example of endogenic forces?

Heat is a force that works from the inside.

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