Volcano Quiz

What is an active volcano?

• A volcano that has not erupted in the past 10,000 years

• A volcano that is currently erupting or shows signs of erupting soon

• A volcano that has never erupted

• A volcano that only erupts underwater

What is a dormant volcano?

• A volcano that erupts frequently

• A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but might erupt again

• A volcano that has erupted in the past year

• A volcano that is man-made

What is an extinct volcano?

• A volcano that is active

• A volcano that cannot erupt anymore

• A volcano that erupts every day

• A volcano that is only found on Mars

Which type of volcano might have a lava flow?

• Extinct volcano

• Dormant volcano

• Active volcano

• Artificial volcano

What is one characteristic of an active volcano?

• It is covered in snow all year round

• It never has earthquakes

• It emits smoke and ash

• It is safe to build houses on

Why should you stay away from the top of an active volcano?

• It is a good place for a picnic

• It can suddenly erupt

• There are usually too many people

• It is always covered in darkness

What should you do if you live near an active volcano?

• Ignore any warnings about eruptions

• Have an evacuation plan

• Keep windows open to watch the lava

• Plant trees on the volcano

What does it mean if a volcano is dormant?

• It is actively erupting

• It is safe to touch the lava

• It might erupt in the future

• It has animals living inside

Which of these activities is dangerous near an active volcano?

• Reading a book indoors

• Swimming in a nearby lake

• Hiking near the crater

• Watching TV at home

What should you have in your emergency kit if you live near an active volcano?

• A snow shovel

• Sunscreen

• A dust mask and goggles

• Beach towels