Volcanoes Quiz

What is the molten rock called when it is under the Earth's surface?

• Ash

• Magma

• Crater

• Lava

What happens to the gases and water as the molten rock travels up the main vent?

• They cool down

• They turn into solid rock

• They expand and create pressure

• They disappear

What is the term for the opening through which a volcano erupts?

• Chimney

• Vent

• Crater

• Pipe

Which of the following is NOT a common volcanic gas?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Water vapour

Which of the following is a type of volcano?

• High cliffs

• Deep valleys

• Flat plains

• Wide plateaus

Where can volcanoes be found besides on land?

• In the sky

• In forests

• On the ocean floor

• In deserts

What is the origin of the word 'volcano'?

• Egyptian god of fire

• Roman god of fire

• Greek god of fire

• Norse god of fire

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Where is the tallest volcano in the Solar System located?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

What is the name of the Roman god of fire?

• Zeus

• Vulcan

• Hades

• Apollo

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What kind of volcano is this?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano