Science Volcano Quiz

Once magma reaches the surface, it is called _.

• silica

• lava

• rock

Answer explanation

Once magma reaches the surface, it is called lava. Lava is the correct choice because it refers to molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

Volcanic belts form along the boundaries of Earth's​ (a)  

• plates

• islands

• rivers

Answer explanation

Volcanic belts form along the boundaries of Earth's plates. This is because tectonic plates interact and create volcanic activity.

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When a volcano still erupting, it is called ​ (a)  

• active

• dormant

• extinct

Answer explanation

When a volcano is still erupting, it is called active. This term refers to a volcano that is currently erupting or has erupted recently.

Reorder

• surface.

• earth’s

• in the

• Volcanoes are

• openings

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Scientists ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   ​a volcano​ (c)   .

• try

• predict

• eruption

Answer explanation

Scientists try to predict a volcano eruption.

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Name the parts of the volcano.

a

b

c

lava

ash

magma

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   the Ring of Fire.     

• Many

• volcanoes

• make up

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'The Pacific Ocean'. The Pacific Ocean is known for the Ring of Fire.

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The difference between magma and lava, is that magma, is under the

                      earth’s surface, and lava is on the earth’s surface.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Magma is below the earth's surface, while lava is on the surface. The correct choice is true.

Is volcano eruption a natural disaster?

• Yes, it is.

• No, it isn't

Answer explanation

Volcano eruption is considered a natural disaster because it is a sudden and violent event caused by natural forces, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.

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What physical evidence do we find of past life on Earth?

• Pollen grains

• Footprints

• Fossils

• Meteorites

Answer explanation

Fossils are physical evidence of past life on Earth.

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