Question

When a volcano that is often active is not erupting at present, we say that it is
a. extinct b. dormant c. shielded d. temporary

Answer 1

we say its sheilded
cuz a. extinct is if its no longer there
b. dormant if it never erupts
c. if itll erupt only for a while and then becomes dormant

Answer 2

"Vulcanologists classify volcanoes into three groups: active, dormant and extinct. A dormant volcano is one that isn’t currently active or erupting, but geologists think that it’s still capable of erupting."
http://www.universetoday.com/28881/dormant-volcanoes/

Answer 3

dormant

Answer 4

dormant

Answer 5

dormant

Answer 6

dormant

Answer 7

dormant - "sleeping"