EARTH SCIENCE
VOLCANOES
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a term that scientists use to describe a volcano’s stage of activity
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dead
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extinct
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dormant
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active
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Dormant volcanoes have not erupted for a very long time but may erupt at a future time. Extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt in the future.
Detailed explanation-2: -Extinct → Extinct volcanoes are those which have not erupted in human history. Examples of extinct volcanoes are Mount Thielsen in Oregon in the US and Mount Slemish in Co.
Detailed explanation-3: -Active: A volcano is considered potentially active if it has erupted during the last 10, 000 years. Dormant: A volcano that is not erupting now, but is considered likely to erupt in the future. Extinct: An extinct volcano is one that is not expected to erupt again in the future. 18-Jul-2022
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