Time For Kids: Volcanoes Quiz

What is magma called when it reaches the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Ash

• Rock

• Steam

Which of the following is a factor that affects the intensity of a volcanic eruption?

• The height of the volcano

• The time of day

• The color of the volcano

• Magma's temperature

What percentage of the Earth's volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire?

• 90%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

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What type of volcano is Mount Saint Helens?

• Dome volcano

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone

What natural disasters can volcanic eruptions cause?

• Landslides

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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What is the Ring of Fire?

• A region around the Pacific Ocean

• A type of volcano

• A volcanic eruption

• A famous volcano in Italy

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What is a cinder cone volcano known for?

• Being the tallest volcano

• Being underwater

• Shooting lava into the air

• Having the most magma

What is one benefit of volcanic ash?

• It adds minerals to soil

• It makes the air cleaner

• It cools the ocean

• It creates rainbows

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What is geothermal energy?

• Energy from water

• Energy from the wind

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from the Earth's heat

What type of volcano created the Hawaiian Islands?

• Shield volcano

• Dome volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone