Exploring Types of Volcanoes

What is a shield volcano?

• A shield volcano is a type of volcano that only erupts once every few centuries.

• A shield volcano is a large, broad, and gently sloping volcano formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava.

• A shield volcano is a small, conical volcano made of ash and cinders.

• A shield volcano is a tall, steep-sided volcano formed by explosive eruptions.

Name one example of a composite volcano.

• Mount Fuji

• Mount St. Helens

• Kilauea

• Mauna Loa

What type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcano

• Lava dome

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone

How does a cinder cone volcano form?

• Cinder cone volcanoes form from the melting of ice beneath the surface.

• Cinder cone volcanoes form from the accumulation of volcanic debris ejected during explosive eruptions.

• Cinder cone volcanoes form from the slow buildup of lava flows.

• Cinder cone volcanoes are created by the erosion of larger volcanoes.

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

• Shield volcanoes are formed by explosive eruptions, while composite volcanoes are formed by lava flows.

• Both types of volcanoes have the same eruption style and slope characteristics.

• Composite volcanoes have gentle slopes and less explosive eruptions, while shield volcanoes have steeper slopes.

• Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and less explosive eruptions, while composite volcanoes have steeper slopes and more explosive eruptions.

Can you name a famous shield volcano?

• Kilauea

• Mount Fuji

• Mauna Loa

• Mount St. Helens

What type of lava is associated with shield volcanoes?

• Pahoehoe lava

• Andesitic lava

• Rhyolitic lava

• Basaltic lava

What is the shape of a cinder cone volcano?

• Conical shape

• Irregular shape

• Flat shape

• Square shape

Which type of volcano is typically the smallest?

• Stratovolcanoes

• Cinder cone volcanoes

• Lava domes

• Shield volcanoes

What is the term for the opening in the Earth's crust where lava erupts?

• crater

• volcano

• fault line

• geyser