Volcanoes and Geothermal Energy Quiz

Mayon Volcano is one of the most famous volcanoes in the Philippines and the whole world. Based on its structure, it is classified as a ___________.

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Super volcano

Which type of volcanic eruptions are considered to be the most explosive type?

• Phreatic

• Vulcanian

• Plinian

• Phreatomagmatic

What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by lava fountain?

• Plinian

• Vulcanian

• Phreatomagmatic

• Strombolian

Which of the following volcanoes is considered as a shield volcano based on its structure?

• Paricutin Volcano

• Maona Loa Volcano

• Mayon Volcano

• Mt. Fuji

Why are geothermal power plants typically situated in regions close to volcanoes?

• Volcanic activity is associated with the presence of magma and geothermal reservoirs close to the Earth's surface.

• Areas near volcanoes are cooler which is convenient for constructing power plants.

• Volcanoes offer higher elevation which is good location for power plants.

• None of the above

Mt. Pinatubo erupted back in 1991 and caused vast damage and even created an impact globally. What type of eruption did it exhibit?

• Plinian

• Vulcanian

• Strombolian

• Phreatomagmatic

Taal is an active volcano that features a very steep slope and wide crater. Taal can be structurally classified as a ___________.

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Super volcano

Taal volcano is surrounded by bodies of water which during its January 2020 eruption, it produced columns of ash and steam caused by contact of magma and water. Which type of eruption is exhibited by Taal?

• Plinian

• Vulcanian

• Strombolian

• Phreatomagmatic

Based on the table shown, which of the following is an active volcano?

• Mt. Apo

• Mt. Makiling

• Mayon Volcano

• Mt. Arayat

Which volcano is found in Mindanao?

• Mt. Apo

• Mt. Makiling

• Mayon Volcano

• Mt. Arayat