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Introduction
In this module, we will focus on plate tectonic and its relation to the internal structure of Earth. It also e
m.ountain ranges. In this module, we will study thoroughly the framework that will
enable us to understand how and why several features of the Earth continuously
change.

Specific Objectives
MELC
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
Describe the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicente
and relatethe
Describe distribution volcanoes, epicenters, mountain
Infer the relationship of tectonic plates, earthquake epicenters and
ofactive earthquake
Relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters,
Present a schematic plan for the community on how to mitigate or r
and belts major Plate
to
Tectonic Theory.
S10ES – Ia-j-36.1

Topic Outline
Distribution of active volcanoes, earthquakes epicenter, and mountain ranges

PRE - TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the squeezing and folding of rock materials in which the converging plates result in
the formation of _?
a. Fault c. Mountain Ranges
b. Volcano d. None of the above
2. The Himalayan Mountains were formed when the tectonic plate carrying India collided
with the plate carrying Asia. What type of mountain chain is the Himalayan Mountains?
a. fault - block c. upwarded
b. folded d. volcanic
3. Mount Mayon formed from lava that flowed out of a vent; fell back to Earth’s surface and
piled around the vent. What type of mountain is Mount Mayon?
a. fault - block c. upwarded
b. folded d. volcanic
4. A major volcanic belt known as the circles the Pacific Ocean
a. Island Arc c. Ring of Fire
b. Trench d. Hot spot
5. Which of the following is NOT a volcano?
a. Mt. Mayon c. Mt. Apo
b. Taal Volcano d. Sierra Madre
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6. Mountain ranges form at plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary creates
the world’s largest mountain?
a. convergent c. transform
b. divergent d. volcanic
7. Which ocean is the site of the Ring of Fire?
a. Pacific c. Atlantic
b. Indian d. Arctic
8. Mountain ranges form at the following types of plate boundaries except?
a. divergent c. transform c. oceanic – oceanic convergent
b. transform d. continental – continental convergent
9. Mountain ranges line the Pacific Ocean basin. These mountain ranges are due to .
a. compressional force c. tensional force
b.sliding force d. none of the above
10. What happens at the plate boundaries around the Ring of Fire that leads to the production
of volcanic mountains?
a. The plates slip past each other
b. One plate subducts, or sinks under the other
c. The plates push each other up
d. Both plates dip down, creating a trench

Distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake

Lesson epicenters, and mountain ranges

Let’s Explore

In this part of module, you will understand the distribution of active volcanoes,
earthquake epicenter, and mountain ranges. Answer the following activities below. Provide 2
pieces plastic sheet used for book cover, same size as a book page marking pens (two
different colors)

Activity 1: Let’s Mark the Boundaries

1. Study Figure 1. Shows the earthquake distribution around the world.
Trace the approximate locations of several earthquake “clusters” using a marking pen
on one of the plastic sheets.

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Part B: 2. Study the map of active volcanoes in Figure 2

3. On the second plastic sheet, sketch the approximate locations of several volcanoes
using a marking pen.
4. Place the earthquake plastic sheet over the volcano plastic sheet

https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/fig34.html

How are volcanoes distributed?

Where are they located?

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How are volcanoes distributed?

Where are they located?

Based on the map, mention a country that is unlikely to experience a volcanic eruption.

Compare the location of majority of earthquake epicenters with the location of volcanoes around the wor

Part C. Now that you have seen the location of volcanoes, mountain ranges, and
majority of earthquake epicenters, study Figure3 on the Map of Plate Boundaries.

1. How will you relate the distribution of mountain ranges with the distribution of
earthquake epicenters and volcanoes?

2. What do you think is the basis of scientists in dividing Earth’s lithosphere into several
plates

Let’s Discuss

The regions that surround the Pacific Ocean or the circum – Pacific Belt are known as
the Pacific Ring of Fire. The Pacific Plate is a very active tectonic plate. Epicenters of
numerous earthquakes are located along the Pacific Ring. Many volcanoes are found around
the rim of the Pacific Ocean. There are countries those sites of earthquake and volcanic
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eruptions. In this module, we will be discussing the distribution of active volcanoes,

earthquakes epicenter, and mountain ranges.

The distribution of the volcanoes, earthquake

epicenters, and major mountain belts are
distributed in close proximity of the borders of
the tectonic plates. Most of the active
volcanoes nowadays are found at the so
called ''Ring of Fire'' which is practically the
border of the Pacific Tectonic Plate.

What is a volcano?
Volcanos are formed not only in
convergent and divergent plate boundaries,
but also within plates themselves. Tectonic
plates may move over an apparently
stationary hot spot , a volcanic area where
heat in the mantle can produce magma.

What are Mountain Ranges?

When the converging plates are both
continental, the lithosphere tends to move up
since it is much less dense than the mantle.
This results in the collision between two
continental plates. The squeezing and
folding of rock materials in converging plates
result in the formation of mountain ranges.

Let’s Try More

In this lesson, we understand the location and distribution of the volcanoes, epicenters,
and mountain ranges. This part of module, will also answer their relationship to plate. Let’s
check our understanding by answering the activities below.

1. Your map should show

that volcanoes are not
randomly scattered but
concentrated in certain
areas. Describe the pattern
of volcanoes
2. Where are the majority of
the earthquakes and
volcanoes located?

3. Is there a relationship
between the location of the
ocean trenches and the
location of the other
features you plotted on
your map?
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4. Does the location of

earthquakes and
volcanoes show a pattern?

5. Where mountain ranges

are typically located? Are
they located near
volcanoes or
earthquakes?

Application

Make a simple schematic plan for the community on how to mitigate or reduce the
effects of disaster-related events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

ASSESSMENT

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Mountain ranges form at the following types of plate boundaries except?
a. divergent c. transform c. oceanic – oceanic convergent
b. transform d. continental – continental convergent
2. The Himalayan Mountains were formed when the tectonic plate carrying India
collided with the plate carrying Asia. What type of mountain chain is the Himalayan
Mountains?
a. fault - block c. upwarded
b. folded d. volcanic
3. Mount Mayon formed from lava that flowed out of a vent; fell back to Earth’s surface
and piled around the vent. What type of mountain is Mount Mayon?
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a. fault - block c. upwarded

b. folded d. volcanic
4. Mountain ranges line the Pacific Ocean basin. These mountain ranges are due to .
a. compressional force c. tensional force
b.sliding force d. none of the above
5. Mountain ranges form at plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary creates the
world’s largest mountain?
a. convergent c. transform
b. divergent d. volcanic
6. Which of the following is NOT a volcano?
a. Mt. Mayon c. Mt. Apo
b. Taal Volcano d. Sierra Madre
7. Which ocean is the site of the Ring of Fire?
a. Pacific c. Atlantic
b. Indian d. Arctic
8. It is the squeezing and folding of rock materials in which the converging plates result in
the formation of _?
a. Fault c. Mountain Ranges
b. Volcano d. None of the above
9. What happens at the plate boundaries around the Ring of Fire that leads to the
production of volcanic mountains?
a. The plates slip past each other
b. One plate subducts, or sinks under the other
c. The plates push each other up
d. Both plates dip down, creating a trench
10. A major volcanic belt known as the circles the Pacific Ocean
Island Arc c. Ring of Fire
Trench d. Hot spot

Summary
Earthquakes occur at plate boundaries.
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 Volcanic activities occur at convergent and divergent boundaries. Mountains form at converge
 The distribution of the volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts are distrib

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