Which of the following best describes the impact of the Ring of Fire on the populations living in its vicinity?

A.The Ring of Fire is located in remote, uninhabited regions, so its volcanic and earthquake activity has little impact on human populations.
B.The Ring of Fire is a highly active seismic zone, where frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can cause destruction, displacement, and loss of life, especially in densely populated areas.
C.The Ring of Fire is beneficial to local populations, as its volcanic activity increases the fertility of the land and supports agriculture in surrounding regions.
D.The Ring of Fire has no major impact on human populations, as the region’s earthquakes and volcanoes occur only in sparsely populated areas.

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B. The Ring of Fire is a highly active seismic zone, where frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can cause destruction, displacement, and loss of life, especially in densely populated areas.

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