The "ring of fire" is ____________
A)a belt of earthquakes and volcanoes that occur around the Pacific Ocean
B)the underground layer of the earth's crust that is most prone to volcanic activity
C)the region around the Pacific Ocean most prone to catastrophic wildfires
D)the most visible,major ring of Saturn
E)the "wing" of the supervolcano found in Yellowstone National Park

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The term "ring of fire" refers to a belt of earthquakes and volcanic activity that occur around the Pacific Ocean, including the countries of Indonesia, Japan, and the western coast of the Americas. This area is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to the movement of tectonic plates along the boundaries of the Pacific Plate.

The "Ring of Fire" Is ____________