The volcanoes which are not active now but have the possibility of eruption in the future are known as ______________.

Composite volcanoes

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Dormant volcanoes

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Extinct volcanoes

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Extrusive volcanoes

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Solution

The correct option is B Dormant volcanoes
A dormant volcano is one that isn’t currently active or erupting, but geologists think that it’s still capable of erupting. One of the best examples of a dormant volcano is Mauna Kea, one of the five volcanoes that make up the Big Island of Hawaii.
The correct answer is B.

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