Chapter 1. Volcanoes

Map Learning Exercises
Question 1 of 2

Volcanoes: Locations of explosive volcanoes

Click on two locations you would expect to find explosive volcanic eruptions.

Consider this map of the Earth showing oceans, continents and tectonic plates. Each red dot is the location of a volcano.

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