Volcano Risks Quiz

What are the big pieces of Earth's thin outer shell called?

• Tectonic plates

• Continents

• Islands

• Mountains

Where do volcanoes form due to the motion of Earth's plate?

• Divergent plate boundary

• Transform plate boundary

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Subduction zone

Which major belt is known for having volcanoes along the western coasts of North and South America?

• East African Rift

• Ring of fire

• Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What type of volcanoes are not associated with plate boundaries?

• Hot spots

• Stratovolcanoes

• Shield volcanoes

• Cinder cone volcanoes

What is the oldest Hawaiian island with a dormant volcano?

• Oahu

• Hawaii

• Maui

• Kauai

What areas have the highest risk for volcanic hazards?

• Areas with hot and dry climate

• Areas with active plate boundaries

• Areas with high population density

• Areas near the equator

What type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of the Himalayas?

• Convergent plate boundary

• Hot spot

• Transform plate boundary

• Divergent plate boundary

What is the main characteristic of a volcano?

• A vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock flows

• A deep trench formed by tectonic plates

• A large mountain formed by erosion

• A wide valley formed by glacial activity