Volcanic Landforms Quiz

What is the main topic of the learning material?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic Landforms

• Ocean Currents

• Weather Patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary material ejected during a cinder cone eruption?

• Lava

• Ash

• Cinders

• Water vapor

What is the primary characteristic of a shield volcano's lava?

• Thick and slow

• Thin and fast

• Explosive

• Ash-rich

Which type of volcano is typically the smallest and has steep sides?

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

• Lava Dome

• Shield

Which type of volcano is most likely to have explosive eruptions?

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

• Lava Dome

• Shield

Which type of volcano is most likely to have a caldera?

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

• Lava Dome

• Shield

What geological feature is often associated with shield volcanoes?

• Deep valleys

• Large calderas

• Extensive lava fields

• High cliffs

What type of volcano is Mount Hood?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Lava dome

What shape is a cinder volcano typically?

• Dome-shaped

• Conical

• Flat

• Irregular

How does low-viscosity magma affect the shape of a volcano?

• Creates steep slopes

• Forms broad, flat shapes

• Causes explosive eruptions

• Leads to small, rounded hills