science quiz bee test

What is the difference between lava and magma?

• Magma is mostly found on top of the crater.

• Lava is a magma that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent.

• Lava is a molten rock stored under the earth surface.

• Magma is a molten rock that has reached the earths’ surface through volcanic vents.

What is a volcano?

• A lake of molten rocks can be seen below the earth’s surface.

• A volcano is a mountainous landform where molten rock erupts from the planet's surface.

• A molten rock stored under the earth surface.

• A circular mound-shaped protrusion formed by the slow extrusion.

Which type of volcano is formed by the eruption of highly fluid (low viscosity) lava?

• Lava Dome

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

Which type of eruption is characterized by tall eruption columns that reach up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ash fall tephra?

• Phreatomagmatic Eruption

• Vulcanian Eruptions

• Hydrothermal Eruption

• Magma Eruption

What should be done before a volcanic eruption?

• Be informed

• Avoid driving in heavy ash

• Thoroughly wash utensils before eating

• Stay calm

What should be done during a volcanic eruption if you are outside?

• Stay calm

• If you are outside, immediately seek cover in case of ash or rock falls

• Listen to the radio for updates and developments regarding the volcanic eruption

• When notified, immediately evacuate to safer grounds

What should be done after a volcanic eruption?

• Listen to authorities to find out when it is safe to return after an eruption

• Avoid driving in heavy ash

• Keep your pets in their shelter or inside the house to prevent them from inhaling ash

• Wear protective clothing and a mask when cleaning up

Which type of volcano is also known as a volcanic dome?

• Composite Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Lava Dome

True or False: Magma is another name for lava

• Not mentioned in the text

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

True or False: Active volcanoes can erupt anytime

• True

• False

• Not mentioned in the text

• Cannot be determined