Volcanoes Quiz

What is the main topic of the video?

• Earth's movement and changes

• Different types of volcanoes

• The eruption of Mount St. Helens

• The formation of Hawaii's islands

What is the definition of a volcano?

• A fracture in the earth's crust

• A mountain covered in snow

• A chamber of molten liquid rock

• A river of lava

What does it mean for a volcano to be dormant?

• It is actively erupting

• It will never erupt again

• It is sleeping and may erupt in the future

• It is extinct and will never erupt again

Which type of volcano has gradual sloping sides and is not very explosive?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Supervolcano

Where did the Parícutin volcano erupt?

• Hawaii

• Mexico

• Washington State

• Yellowstone National Park

What is the main characteristic of a Stratovolcano?

• Gentle lower slopes and steep upper slopes

• Massive plumes of ash clouds

• Layers of hardened lava and volcanic ash

• Slow-moving lava flows

What happened during the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980?

• The eruption wiped out everything in its path for eight miles

• The eruption created a massive caldera

• The eruption was predicted by scientists

• The eruption was the most destructive in US history

How many potentially active volcanoes are there in the world?

• 1500

• 169

• 100

• 50

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

• Along the Pacific Rim

• Along the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the Indian Ocean

What is the potential danger of Yellowstone National Park?

• It could become the most massive supervolcano

• It is located near a major city

• It has frequent volcanic eruptions

• It is known for its violent eruptions