Volcanoes Quiz 2024

The fiery eruption in the image is characteristic of a _______ volcano. Note, it is not very tall.

• shield

• composite

• cinder cone

The volcano in the image is known for its _______ eruptions.

• explosive

• gentle

• underwater

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

The volcano Vesuvius is associated with a _______ boundary.

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Hot spot

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Which type of boundary is associated with the volcanoes in the South Sandwich Islands?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Hot spot

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Which volcano is associated with a hot spot?

• Katmai

• Mauna Loa

• Vesuvius

• Etna

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is the primary difference in composition between oceanic and continental crust?

• Density

• Color

• Mineral content

• Thickness

What type of lavas produce pyroclastic debris?

• A) Basaltic and andesitic

• B) Rhyolitic and basaltic

• C) Rhyolitic and andesitic

• D) Basaltic and rhyolitic.

What type of surface do pahoehoe flows have?

• Rough and jagged

• Smooth and ropey

• Sharp and angular

• Flat and even

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of boundary is associated with the formation of the Mariana Islands?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Which type of boundary is most likely to produce rhyolitic lava?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• None of the above