Volcano Questions

Match the following descriptions of locations with the correct statement about where volcanoes can be found.

• Is it true that volcanoes are distributed globally without specific patterns?

• Volcanoes are everywhere.

• Where are the majority of volcanoes located in relation to the ocean?

• Volcanoes are not found on land.

• Is Europe the only continent where volcanoes exist?

• You can find more volcanoes near the ocean than you can in the middle of the continent.

• Are volcanoes exclusively an oceanic or aquatic feature?

• Volcanoes are only found in Europe.

The primary cause of volcanic eruptions is (a)   .

• Movement of tectonic plates beneath
• Seasonal changes in weather pattern
• Activities of humans and animals.
• The rotation of the Earth around th

Which type of volcanic material is known for flowing down slopes during an eruption?

• Ash and dust particles.

• Lava flows.

• Large volcanic rocks.

• Water vapor and gases.

How can volcanoes affect the Earth's atmosphere?

• By releasing oxygen and nitrogen.

• By cooling the atmosphere with shade.

• By adding large amounts of dust and ash.

• By absorbing excess carbon dioxide.

🌋 When a volcano decides to throw a fiery party, what do we call the molten rock that dances on the Earth's surface? (a)  

• Magma
• Lava
• Tephra
• Pyroclastic flow

What is the term for a large volcanic explosion that can affect global climates?

• Lava spurt

• Volcanic fog

• Supervolcano eruption

• Geothermal burst

Match the following signs with the correct phenomenon they indicate about a volcano.

• Could be caused by various factors, including geological changes, not necessarily indicating a volcanic eruption

• Appearance of animals fleeing the area

• May suggest an impending natural disaster, not exclusive to volcanic eruptions

• Sudden drop in temperature near the volcano

• A common sign that a volcano may erupt soon

• Streams and lakes drying up without explanation

• Indicates a change in environmental conditions but not specifically related to volcanic activity

• Increased seismic activity around the volcano

What role do volcanoes play in creating new landforms?

• They erode existing mountains to form valleys

• They deposit ash that turns into fertile soil

• They create islands and expand coastlines through lava flows

• They form caves by hollowing out underground spaces

Once magma reaches the earth's surface it is called.....

• Silica
• Rock
• lava

Volcanoes can be found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above