Chapter 26, Problem 18RQ

To determine

The region where the most of the world’s earthquakes occur.

Answer to Problem 18RQ

The region where most of the world’s earthquakes occur is the Pacific Rim zone where tectonic plated meets.

Explanation of Solution

The earthquake occurs due to the interaction of the tectonic plates of the earth's crust. These plates interact with each other when internal movement in the folds and faults of the Earth surface takes place.

Earthquakes can happen anywhere in the world, but generally, on the Pacific Rim zone where tectonic plated meet with each other and produce the internal movement in the folds and faults. Due to this internal movement, the vibration of the earth's surface occurs and results in the earthquake. Thus, most of the world's earthquakes occur in the Pacific Rim, and it faces the dangerous effects of the earthquake.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the region where most of the world’s earthquakes occur is the Pacific Rim zone where tectonic plated meets.