Volcano Quiz

What is an example of a shield volcano?

• Mt. Fuji

• Mauna Loa

• Pu’u Puai

• None of the above

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What is an example of a composite volcano?

• Mauna Loa

• Kilauea

• Mt. Fuji

• Pu’u Puai

Which type of volcano is built by repeated eruptions?

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• None of the above

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A famous movie

• A type of volcanic rock

• The area with a lot of volcanic activity around the Pacific Ocean

• A type of lava flow

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What type of volcano is described as "not currently active but can erupt again in the future"?

• Active

• Dormant

• Extinct

• Eruptive

What type of volcano is described as "most likely never erupt again"?

• Active

• Dormant

• Extinct

• Eruptive

What is the main difference between quiet and explosive eruptions?

• Quiet eruptions are louder

• Explosive eruptions release more gas and ash

• Quiet eruptions happen underwater

• Explosive eruptions are slower

Which type of volcanic activity is described as "a volcano that is erupting or has shown signs that it will erupt again"?

• Dormant

• Extinct

• Active

• Inactive

What is the main hazard of volcanic ash to the water supply?

• It purifies the water

• It affects the water supply

• It makes the water taste sweet

• It increases water levels

One of the main hazards caused by tephra is:

• Displacement of people

• Flooding

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis