EARTH SCIENCE
VOLCANOES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Volcanoes can even be found in Antartica.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While the exact number of volcanoes in Antarctica is unknown, a recent study found 138 volcanoes in West Antarctica alone. Many of the active volcanoes are located in Marie Byrd Land.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the moment, there are only two active volcanoes in Antarctica – Mount Erebus (due south of New Zealand) and Deception Island (south east of Cape Horn, South America). Both these volcanoes are very unique and showcase the why Antarctic volcanoes are different to those found around the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Erebus. It is located on Ross Island. It is the southernmost active volcano on the planet.
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