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The pacific Ring of Fire is - |
| A. | an area of constant forest fires in the Pacific islands |
| B. | a volcanic belt around the Pacific |
| C. | an area of intense heat in the Pacific |
| D. | islands rich in fuel minerals in the pacific |
| Answer» B. a volcanic belt around the Pacific | |
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Explanation: The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes andvolcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. It has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes. About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 81% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire. |
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