Science Olympiad Dynamic Planet Quiz

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Global warming

• Alien activity

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How are earthquakes measured?

• Using seismographs

• By counting the number of aftershocks

• Using thermometers

• Based on the color of the sky

Explain the difference between the focus and epicenter of an earthquake.

• The focus is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the epicenter, while the epicenter is the point within the Earth where the earthquake starts.

• The focus is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the epicenter, while the epicenter is the point within the Earth where the earthquake ends.

• The focus is the point within the Earth where the earthquake starts, while the epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

• The focus and epicenter are the same thing, just different terms used by different scientists.

What are the three main types of plate boundaries where earthquakes occur?

• Subduction, collision, and rift boundaries

• Trench, fault, and ridge boundaries

• Convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries

• Oceanic, continental, and mid-ocean ridge boundaries

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Describe the process of volcanic eruption and its relation to earthquakes.

• Volcanic eruptions are caused by the cooling of the Earth's core and can trigger earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions are caused by the movement of tectonic plates and can trigger earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions are caused by the release of magma from beneath the Earth's crust. This release of pressure can also trigger earthquakes.

• Volcanic eruptions are caused by heavy rainfall and can trigger earthquakes

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What are the three main types of volcanoes?

• shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes

• hot volcanoes, cold volcanoes, and lukewarm volcanoes

• square volcanoes, round volcanoes, and triangular volcanoes

• big volcanoes, medium-sized volcanoes, and small volcanoes

How are shield volcanoes formed?

• By the movement of tectonic plates

• By the eruption of low-viscosity basaltic lava that flows long distances before solidifying

• By the eruption of high-viscosity lava that solidifies quickly

• By the accumulation of sediment over time

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What are the characteristics of a stratovolcano?

• Gentle slopes, irregular shape, and non-explosive eruptions

• No cone shape, shallow sides, and quiet eruptions

• Flat top, asymmetrical shape, and non-violent eruptions

• Steep sides, symmetrical cone shape, and explosive eruptions

Explain the formation of cinder cone volcanoes.

• Cinder cone volcanoes are formed from the eruption of lava, ash, and rock fragments that build up around a volcanic vent.

• Cinder cone volcanoes are formed from the eruption of water and ice around a volcanic vent.

• Cinder cone volcanoes are formed from the eruption of hot air and steam around a volcanic vent.

• Cinder cone volcanoes are formed from the eruption of molten metal around a volcanic vent.

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Compare and contrast the three types of volcanoes in terms of their eruption style and shape.

• The three types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes. Shield volcanoes have gentle eruptions with low viscosity lava, resulting in a broad, gently sloping shape. Cinder cone volcanoes have explosive eruptions with high viscosity lava, resulting in a steep, conical shape. Composite volcanoes have both explosive and gentle eruptions, with alternating layers of lava and ash, resulting in a tall, steep-sided shape.

• Volcanoes only have one type with the same eruption style and shape

• Volcanoes are not related to eruption style or shape

• All volcanoes have the same eruption style and shape