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Lesson 45 of 84 · Geography
Islands and Archipelagos
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates shift suddenly. The Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean is Earth's most earthquake-prone region.
Key Facts
1
Climate differs from weather.
2
Natural resources are limited.
3
Geography affects how people live.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does a physical map show?