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There are at least _______ known active volcanoes.

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450

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550

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160

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none of these

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The correct option is C 550
The number of potentially active volcanoes on Earth is estimated to be about 1500, with 550 of these having erupted in recorded history. The total number of volcanoes throughout the entire world is unknown because not all volcanoes are accessible, known and recorded.

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