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What is the difference between a dormant volcano and an extinct volcano?

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What is the difference between a dormant volcano and an extinct volcano?

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Dormant Volcano Extinct Volcano
Has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again. Has no chance of erupting again in the future.
Still has some volcanic activity inside. No signs of any volcanic activity.
Example: Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Example: Mount Kenya in Africa.
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Chapter 7: Volcanoes - EXERCISES [Page 72]

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Chapter 7 Volcanoes
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