Volcanoes Quiz

What is a volcano?

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A type of rock formation

• A fracture in the earth's crust

• A type of oceanic wave

What is the difference between an active and a dormant volcano?

• An active volcano is always erupting, while a dormant volcano is not

• An active volcano is extinct, while a dormant volcano is not

• An active volcano is sleeping, while a dormant volcano may erupt someday

• An active volcano is small, while a dormant volcano is large

What type of volcano has gradual sloping sides and is known for fountains and liquid lava flows?

• Shield volcano

• Supervolcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which volcano emerged from the sea and is an example of a shield volcano?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Krakatoa

• Islands of Hawaii

What type of volcano is characterized by violent eruptions and expelling fiery lava fragments through the air?

• Cinder cone volcano

• Supervolcano

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which volcanic complex lies underneath Yellowstone National Park?

• Mount St. Helens

• Krakatoa

• Supervolcano

• Mount Vesuvius

How many potentially active volcanoes are there in the world?

• 1500

• 1000

• 500

• 150