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1. On a map of Mauritius, locate and name a dormant volcano that is:
(i) found in the northern part of Mauritius
(ii) found in the district of Moka
(iii) more than 600m high?
2. Picture 9 shows a crater lake. Name another crater lake.
Look at Pictures 7 and 8:
Do you know this volcano?
It’s the volcano of Trou aux Cerfs!
Can you see lava or smoke coming out of Trou aux
Cerfs crater?
Trou aux Cerfs is an old volcano which has
not erupted for a very long time.
It is a dormant volcano.
2.5 volcanoes in mauritius
PICTURE 7
PICTURE 8
ACTIVITY
crater
volcanic hill
Trou aux Cerfs, Bassin Blanc and Grand Bassin are dormant volcanoes which
are important natural heritage sites. They should be protected and preserved.
note:
PICTURE 9
Bassin Blanc is a dormant volcano.
It is now a crater lake.
crater
volcanic Hill