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Geography OCR GCSE Dynamic Planet Part 2

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What is an active volcano likely to do?
Erupt relatively soon
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An extinct volcano is...
Unlikely to erupt
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What is a cone volcano?
Found at destructive boundary lines giving out thick acidic lava
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What is a dormant volcano?
A volcano which isn't currently active but has erupted in the past 10 years
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What is a shield volcano?
A volcano with low gentle sides erupting frequently
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What is a composite volcano?
Made up of layers of lava and ash that alternate
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Where is a shield volcano found?
Constructive Plate boundary
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Is evacuation effective in LEDC?
No, due to poor communication
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What makes composite volcanoes erupt more explosively?
Pressure building up in crater pipes
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An extinct volcano is...

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Unlikely to erupt

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What is a cone volcano?

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What is a dormant volcano?

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What is a shield volcano?

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