Volcanoes that are not currently erupting but have erupted in the last 10,000 years and are likely to erupt again are termed __________ .
A)dormant
B)active
C)extinct
D)suspended

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Dormant volcanoes are those that have not erupted recently but have the potential to erupt again in the future. This is based on their history of eruption within the last 10,000 years. Active volcanoes are currently erupting or have erupted within the last few hundred years. Extinct volcanoes are those that are unlikely to erupt again. Suspended is not a term used to describe volcanoes.

Volcanoes That Are Not Currently Erupting but Have Erupted in the Last