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