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
Correct Answer : a volcanic belt around the Pacific
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2002
Explanation : The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic 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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