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I am a horseshoe-shaped or semi-circular path along the largest ocean in the world. I am home to numerous active volcanos and prone to earthquakes. Who am I?

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Pacific Ring of Fire
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Oceanic Ring of Fire
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Pacific Volcano
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Pacific Earthquake
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Solution

The correct option is A Pacific Ring of Fire
The Pacific Ring of Fire refers to the ring-shaped basin of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. The Pacific Ring of Fire is also called Circum-Pacific Belt. The Andean Mountains form a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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