Tectonic Plates Unit Test
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Question
Which statement describes a volcano that is classified as dormant?(1 point)
Responses
It has not erupted recently.
It has not erupted recently.
It is expected to erupt soon.
It is expected to erupt soon.
It has never erupted.
It has never erupted.
It is not expected to ever erupt again.
It has not erupted recently.
To answer this question, we need to understand the definition of a dormant volcano. A dormant volcano is a volcano that is currently inactive, but has the potential to erupt again in the future.
Looking at the possible responses:
- "It has not erupted recently" might describe a dormant volcano, but it is not a definitive statement as it does not indicate the potential for future eruptions.
- "It is expected to erupt soon" implies that the volcano is not dormant but rather active or possibly even in an eruptive state.
- "It has never erupted" describes a volcano that is not dormant, but rather one that has never been active.
- "It is not expected to ever erupt again" also describes a volcano that is not dormant, but rather extinct.
Based on these options, the correct statement that describes a volcano classified as dormant is "It has not erupted recently."