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How did the volcanoes in the Ring of Fire form?

A) One of Earth’s plates was forced under another plate.
B) Lava built up after it flowed slowly from a volcano's cone.
C) Earth's plates separated and pulled apart from one another.
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D) A hot spot burned a hole through a thin spot in Earth's crust.

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Answer: A: One of Earth's plates was forced under another plate.

Explanation: Volcanoes along the Ring of Fire were formed when one plate was shoved under another into the mantle.

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