The Ring of Fire is famous among geologists because

A. 55% of the world's volcanoes occur here.
B. 90% of earthquakes and 75% of the world's volcanoes occur here.
C. 75% of the world's hurricanes occur here.
D. 80% of earthquakes occur here.


Answer: B

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