Major mountain belts on the earth are ________.
A)older than smaller mountain belts because they have had enough time to grow large
B)located around the Pacific Ocean
C)over 10 km high
D)made of granite because it is low density and allows for maximum growth

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Major mountain belts are located around the Pacific Ocean and are known as the Ring of Fire. This is because they form the boundary between the Pacific Plate and other plates of the Earth's crust. They are not necessarily older than smaller mountain belts, nor are they all over 10 km high or made of granite.

Major Mountain Belts on the Earth Are ________