Q. Consider the following statements about Popocatépetl Volcano:
1.It is an active stratovolcano located in central Mexico, forming part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
2.It is the highest volcano in North America and is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Popocatépetl is one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, situated between Mexico City and Puebla, within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The highest volcano in North America is Pico de Orizaba, not Popocatépetl. While Mexico is influenced by Pacific tectonics, Popocatépetl is not directly on the main Pacific Ring of Fire.
Source: TH
