Midterm 2023 Reivew

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What is a volcanic hazard?

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A volcanic hazard refers to any dangerous event associated with volcanic activity, such as pyroclastic flows, lava flows, ash fall, and volcanic gases.

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Which of the following is NOT a volcanic hazard?

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Subduction of tectonic plates at a boundary.

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Where do volcanoes most likely occur?

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Along divergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates move apart.

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What is the primary ocean where most tsunamis occur?

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Pacific Ocean.

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What causes the waves of tides?

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The gravitational pull of the sun and the moon.

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Define pyroclastic flow.

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A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter that flows down the sides of a volcano during an eruption.

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What is the difference between lava flows and pyroclastic flows?

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Lava flows are molten rock that moves slowly down the volcano, while pyroclastic flows are fast-moving and consist of hot gas and volcanic debris.

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What are divergent plate boundaries?

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Regions where tectonic plates move apart, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in volcanic activity?

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Tectonic plates interact at boundaries, leading to volcanic eruptions when one plate subducts beneath another or when they diverge.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large disturbances, such as underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.