Volcanoes Quiz

Where are most volcanoes found?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Ocean floor

• Plains

Answer explanation

Most volcanoes are found on the ocean floor, where tectonic plates meet and create volcanic activity.

What causes magma to form?

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Rainfall

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds

Answer explanation

Magma forms due to extreme heat and pressure, not rainfall, earthquakes, or strong winds.

What is an active volcano?

• One that will never erupt

• One that is currently erupting or has recently erupted

• One that erupted a long time ago

• One that has never erupted

Answer explanation

An active volcano is one that is currently erupting or has recently erupted, making it the correct choice.

What is a dormant volcano?

• One that is currently erupting

• One that has never erupted

• One that will never erupt again

• One that may erupt in the future

What is an extinct volcano?

• One that is currently erupting

• One that has never erupted

• One that will never erupt again

• One that may erupt in the future

Answer explanation

An extinct volcano is one that will never erupt again, making it dormant and no longer active.