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Question
Give reasons for the following:
The Circum-Pacific Belt of volcanoes is called ‘The Ring of Fire’.
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Solution
The circum-pacific belt is truly known as “The Belt of Fire” or “The Ring of Fire” as 75% active volcanoes erupting fire are located in this belt.
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