Volcanic Eruptions and Igneous Rocks

Volcanic Eruptions and Igneous Rocks

University

30 Qs

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Volcanic Eruptions and Igneous Rocks

Volcanic Eruptions and Igneous Rocks

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

Easy

Created by

Nadya Smith

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does viscosity refer to in the context of geology?

The color of volcanic rocks

The resistance to flow

The temperature of magma

The age of a volcano

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor does NOT influence the viscosity and type of volcanic eruption?

Composition of magma

Temperature of magma

Amount of volatiles

Age of the volcano

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the silica content of magma and the violence of the eruption?

The more silica, the less violent the eruption

The less silica, the more violent the eruption

The more silica, the more violent the eruption

Silica content has no effect on the violence of the eruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of lava is characterized by a jagged, sharp, and blocky texture?

Pahoehoe lava

Aa lava

Rhyolite lava

Basaltic lava

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of igneous rocks are composed of high silica content?

Mafic igneous rocks

Felsic igneous rocks

Intermediate igneous rocks

Ultramafic igneous rocks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of volcano is characterized by broad, low gradient edifice and composed of basaltic lava flows?

Strato-volcano

Shield volcano

Cinder cone volcano

Composite volcano

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of volcano has a typical life span ranging from 200,000 to 2 million years?

Cinder cone volcano

Shield volcano

Strato-volcano

Composite volcano

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