Geography Lithosphere

Q. The well-defined zones of seismic activity in the world where the largest number of earthquakes originates is ________

A
Mid oceanic Rift Valley Zone
B
Mediterranean Zone
C
Circum Pacific Belt
D
African Rift Valley Zone

Correct Answer

Circum Pacific Belt

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