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Geography GK · Q176

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 176

Q176

Mauna Loa is an example of ________

A.
Active volcano
Answer
B.
Extinct volcano
C.
Plateau in a volcanic region
D.
Dormant volcano

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, located on the south-central part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, U.S., and a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. One of the largest single mountain masses in the world, Mauna Loa (meaning “Long Mountain” in Hawaiian) rises to 13,677 feet (4,169 metres) above sea level and constitutes half of the island’s area.