Volcano Vocab Quiz Review

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

A volcano that has gentle sloping sides and is formed from runny lava

• Shield volcano
• Cinder cone
• Composite
• None of these

A volcano that is made from layers of both runny lava and lava chunks is called 

• a shield volcano
• a cinder cone volcano
• a composite volcano

A volcano that has steep sides and is formed from lava chunks is called

• a shield volcano
• a cinder cone volcano
• a composite volcano

Dormant volcanoes might erupt in the future.

• True
• False

Volcanoes are found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above

Classic "mountain type" volcano, built up by layers of lava and tephra (ash)

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Dormant

A massive volcano whose eruption could cause massive destruction.

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Super Volcano

What type of volcano is Kilauea, which is located in Hawaii?

• Caldera
• Cinder Cone
• Composite Volcano
• Shield Volcano

Some scientists believe a __________________ is below Yellowstone and could erupt to cause damage across the United States.

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Super Volcano