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The lithosphere of the earth is broken into numerous segments called ______.

• core

• crust

• mantle

• plates

Plate tectonics suggest that the Earth's crust is made up of plates interact in various ways producing

• earthquake

• mountain

• volcanoes

• all of the above

All of the following statements best describe a volcano except

• A volcano can be active, dormant, and extinct.

• A volcano is usually found in the middle part of the continents.

• A volcano is a conical mountain with an opening called crater.

• A volcano contains magma and other materials which build up its conical shape.

All of the following are true about the location of volcanoes except

• Volcanoes are randomly distributed.

• The majority of volcanoes are found along the edges of continents.

• Volcanoes are found in areas where earthquakes cease to occur.

• Volcanoes are formed along the boundaries between two lithospheric plates.

Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?

• Mt. Apo in Davao

• Mt. Bud Datu in Sulu

• Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur

• Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental

Which volcano is listed in the table has the greatest number of historical eruptions?

• Mt. Iraya

• Mt. Kanlaon

• Mt. Taal

• Mt. Mayon

Which volcano listed in the table erupted for a long period but still active volcano?

• Mt. Iraya

• Mt. Kanlaon

• Mt. Taal

• Mt. Mayon

Which place will be greatly affected by an earthquake?

• Albay

• Quezon

• Manila

• Bulacan

Which place is the farthest from the earthquake's epicenter?

• Albay

• Quezon

• Manila

• Bulacan

Which place is closely affected when Albay is damaged by an earthquake?

• Albay

• Quezon

• Batangas

• Manila