apes unit 4 pages 226-235

What event is depicted in the image related to Mount Saint Helens?

• A peaceful mountain scene

• The eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980

• A volcanic eruption in 1990

• A snowstorm in the mountains

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Which module covers the topic of Plate Tectonics?

• Module 19

• Module 20

• Module 21

• Module 22

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What natural event caused a landslide before the eruption of Mount Saint Helens?

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

• A flood

• A tornado

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What event marked the beginning of Mount St. Helens becoming active again in 1980?

• A large earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• Detection of small earthquakes and gas emissions

• A massive landslide

How long did the ash and gases from Mount St. Helens stay in the air during the 1980 eruption?

• 3 hours

• 6 hours

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

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What was the estimated amount of ash released by Mount St. Helens during the 1980 eruption?

• 100 million tons

• 340 million tons

• 540 million tons

• 740 million tons

What impact did the eruption have on the Columbia River?

• It increased the river's depth

• It decreased the river's depth

• It had no impact on the river

• It caused the river to change course

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What was the landscape around the north side of Mount St. Helens compared to after the eruption?

• The Moon

• Mars

• A desert

• A forest

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What role did the dead trees play in the recovery of the area after the eruption?

• They provided food for animals.

• They helped prevent soil erosion.

• They were used for building materials.

• They increased volcanic activity.

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What type of plants are now growing in the once destroyed forests?

• Cacti and succulents

• Willows, alders, huckleberries, and young fir trees

• Palm trees and ferns

• Pineapples and banana trees

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