SIRKUM PASIFIK DAN SIRKUM MEDITERANIA

Summary

This video explores the two major mountain ranges of the world: the Circum-Pacific and Circum-Mediterranean. The Circum-Pacific range stretches from the Andes Mountains in South America, through North America, Alaska, and East Asia, continuing through the Pacific Islands to New Zealand and Antarctica. The Circum-Mediterranean range starts from the Alps in Europe, passing through the Middle East and the Himalayas, before reaching Indonesia. Indonesia is uniquely crossed by both mountain ranges, resulting in its many volcanoes. The video highlights how these ranges impact the volcanic activity and fertile soil of the regions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Circum-Pacific mountain range starts from the Andes in South America, stretching across multiple countries in both the Americas and the Pacific region.
• 😀 The Andes mountains are the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 km.
• 😀 The Rocky Mountains in North America are part of the Circum-Pacific range, extending over 4,800 km and having Mount Set Helens as its highest peak.
• 😀 The Aleutian Islands in Alaska are part of the Circum-Pacific range, acting as a boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea.
• 😀 The Circum-Pacific mountain range moves westward through East Asia, passing through countries like Japan, which has many volcanoes due to this route.
• 😀 Mount Fuji in Japan is a prominent volcano located along the Circum-Pacific mountain route.
• 😀 The Circum-Pacific range continues southward, passing through the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia), Halmahera, and Papua New Guinea.
• 😀 The Circum-Pacific mountain range ends in the South Pole or Antarctica, completing its vast global stretch.
• 😀 The Circum-Mediterranean mountain range begins from the Alps in Europe, passing through several countries including France, Italy, and Austria.
• 😀 The Circum-Mediterranean mountain range continues through the Middle East and Asia, crossing the Himalayas, where Mount Everest is located.
• 😀 Indonesia is crossed by both the Circum-Pacific and Circum-Mediterranean mountain ranges, making it prone to volcanic activity and giving it fertile soil due to volcanic ash.

Q & A

What is the Circum-Pacific mountain range?

The Circum-Pacific mountain range is a major mountain belt that stretches around the Pacific Ocean, passing through multiple countries from South America to the South Pole, including the Andes, Rocky Mountains, Aleutian Islands, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.

Where does the Circum-Pacific mountain range start and end?

The Circum-Pacific mountain range starts from the Andes Mountains in South America and extends to the South Pole, passing through various regions including North America, Alaska, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands, and ends in Antarctica.

What are the key countries affected by the Circum-Pacific mountain range?

The Circum-Pacific mountain range affects countries in South America, North America, Alaska, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, and stretches down to the Antarctic.

What is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?

The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains is Mount Elbert, located in Colorado, USA.

What role do the Aleutian Islands play in the Circum-Pacific mountain range?

The Aleutian Islands are a volcanic archipelago in Alaska that forms a key part of the Circum-Pacific mountain range, acting as a boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea.

How does the Circum-Pacific mountain range affect Japan?

Japan, being situated along the Circum-Pacific mountain range, is home to numerous volcanoes due to the tectonic activity along the range, including Mount Fuji.

What is the significance of the Circum-Mediterranean mountain range?

The Circum-Mediterranean mountain range begins from the Alps in Europe, stretching eastward to the Himalayas and Southward to Indonesia, linking several key mountain ranges and contributing to volcanic activity in regions like Indonesia.

Which volcanoes are part of the Circum-Pacific mountain range?

Notable volcanoes along the Circum-Pacific mountain range include Mount Fuji in Japan, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, and various active volcanoes throughout Indonesia.

Why does Indonesia have so many volcanoes?

Indonesia is crossed by two major mountain ranges: the Circum-Pacific and Circum-Mediterranean. This causes high volcanic activity in the region, with Indonesia having around 140 active volcanoes.

How does volcanic activity benefit the soil in Indonesia?

The volcanic ash from Indonesia's many volcanoes creates fertile soil, which supports agriculture and makes the region highly productive in terms of crop growth.