Deadliest Volcanoes Quiz

What would happen if Yellowstone had a cataclysmic eruption?

• It would block sunlight, decrease temperatures, and cause starvation

• It would cause minor tremors with no major impact

• It would create new mountains in the area

• It would improve air quality

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Why is Lahar dangerous?

• It cools the lava and prevents eruptions

• It helps scientists reduce volcanic eruptions

• It moves too fast for people to outrun

• It only affects rivers and lakes

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What can scientists do to warn about Lahar in advance?

• Use helicopters to fly people away

• Use emergency notifications and sirens

• Build dams to contain lava

• Lower the temperature of the magma

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Why do people live close to dangerous volcanoes?

• People are unaware of volcanic dangers

• Lava improves air quality

• Volcanoes create a safe environment for wildlife

• Volcanoes provide geothermal energy and rich minerals

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What triggers volcanic eruptions?

• Earthquakes opening cracks on the surface

• Magma pushing through the rock due to high pressure

• Cold air cooling the magma

• Rainwater mixing with magma

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How does Mt. Rainier pose a danger?

• It attracts too many tourists

• Ice and lava mix to create dangerous mudflows

• It is too steep for scientists to monitor

• It has frequent lava fountains with minimal impact

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What gas bubbles out of magma under high pressure?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Oxygen

• Helium

What type of volcano is Yellowstone?

• Composite volcano

• Supervolcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone

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Where do most of the world’s volcanoes lie?

• • In the middle of tectonic plates

• • Along the Ring of Fire

• • Near the Earth’s poles

• At the center of continents

Where are most of the world's volcanoes located?

• In the middle of the ocean

• Along the Ring of Fire

• Near the Earth’s poles

• At the center of continents

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