Year 7 Rock On L3 Volcanoes recap

What is the main reason for studying volcanoes in geography?

• To learn about their beauty

• To understand their danger

• To explore their history

• To identify their colors

What natural disaster is commonly associated with the movement of tectonic plates?

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Inner Core

• Mantle

What is the frequency of eruptions for a VEI 6 volcano?

• Daily

• Weekly

• ≥ 10 years

• ≥ 100 years

What is the role of the magma chamber in a shield volcano?

• It stores water

• It releases gases

• It stores magma

• It cools the lava

What happens to the lava in a shield volcano before it cools?

• It travels a short distance

• It travels a long way

• It stays in the vent

• It solidifies immediately

What is the primary composition of the lava in shield volcanoes?

• Silica-rich

• Iron-rich

• Basic

• Acidic

What is the primary factor that influences the shape of a shield volcano?

• The type of gases released

• The viscosity of the magma

• The height of the volcano

• The temperature of the lava

What is found at the base of a composite volcano?

• Magma chamber

• Water reservoir

• Ice cap

• Sand dune

What type of vent is found on the side of a composite volcano?

• Side vent

• Top vent

• Bottom vent

• Central vent

What is the viscosity of the lava in composite volcanoes?

• Very viscous

• Not viscous

• Slightly viscous

• Moderately viscous