Year 7 Volcano Quiz

What type of volcano is characterised by gentle slopes and is primarily built up by the flow of low-viscosity lava?

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which type of volcanic eruption is the most explosive and can send ash and gas high into the atmosphere?

• Hawaiian eruption

• Strombolian eruption

• Plinian eruption

• Vulcanian eruption

What is one of the primary effects of a volcanic eruption on the environment?

• Increased rainfall

• Formation of new land

• Decrease in air pollution

• Lowering of sea levels

Which of the following is a safety measure to take if you live near a volcano?

• Ignore evacuation orders

• Stay indoors and close all windows

• Move to higher ground immediately

• Wear light clothing

What is the main difference between a composite volcano and a shield volcano?

• Composite volcanoes have steeper slopes

• Shield volcanoes are taller

• Composite volcanoes are made of only lava

• Shield volcanoes erupt more explosively

What is the primary source of heat for volcanic eruptions?

• Magma

• Lava

• Tectonic plates

• Sun

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of volcanic eruptions on human health?

• Respiratory problems

• Skin burns

• Improved vision

• Eye irritation

What should you do if you are caught outside during a volcanic ashfall?

• Run towards the volcano

• Seek shelter in a building

• Stand under a tree

• Swim in a nearby lake

Which type of volcano is typically the smallest and is built from particles and blobs of congealed lava ejected from a single vent?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

In a flowchart, which shape is used to depict a process or operation?

• Diamond

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram