Volcanic Eruptions and Tectonic Hazards Quiz

What type of rocks make up the Earth's crust?

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Solid silicate rocks like basalt and granite

• Metamorphic rocks

What natural event occurred in Japan in 2011?

• A volcanic eruption

• A large earthquake

• A tsunami

• A hurricane

What is the role of the main vent in a volcano?

• It releases gases

• It channels magma

• It stores lava

• It cools the magma

What type of event was the Japan Earthquake according to the document?

• Low impact

• High magnitude

• Unrecorded

• Minor

How much more powerful is each number on the Richter Scale compared to the last?

• 5 times more powerful

• 2 times more powerful

• 10 times more powerful

• 20 times more powerful

What is the Mid Atlantic Ridge?

• A mountain range

• A plate boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates

• A deep ocean trench

• A volcanic island chain

What is the significance of the Mid Atlantic Ridge?

• It is a mountain range

• It is a plate boundary

• It is a deep ocean trench

• It is a volcanic island chain

What is a seismic wave?

• A type of volcanic eruption

• A wave of energy caused by an earthquake that moves through the ground

• A tool used to measure earthquakes

• A type of lava flow

What happens at the main vent of a volcano?

• Magma is stored

• Magma erupts

• Earthquakes are measured

• Lava cools

What is the role of a fault in an earthquake?

• It measures the earthquake's strength

• It is the location where the earthquake occurs

• It is a type of volcanic vent

• It is a type of seismic wave