Why are volcanoes called active even when there is no eruption ?

Which statement best describes what the symbolism in this passage from everyday use by alice walker reveals about the narrator character

The map above shows where people live in the united states. areas that are darker blue are areas where people live close together. areas that are lighter colors are places where people live farther apart. as a geographer, if you were to study where people live and why they choose to live in these places, which of the six essential elements of geography would you be using?

Democratic vs democratic whats the difference? ?