Volcanoes and Climate Quiz

What is an active volcano?

• A volcano that has never erupted

• A volcano that has been extinct for millions of years

• A volcano that has no magma chamber

• A volcano currently erupting or showing signs of activity

What is a dormant volcano?

• A volcano that has never erupted

• A volcano that is erupting continuously

• A volcano that will never erupt again

• A volcano that has not erupted for a long time but may erupt again

What is the role of magma chambers?

• They cool down lava

• They prevent eruptions from occurring

• They create acid rain

• They store molten rock before an eruption

Which of the following is NOT a type of volcanic material?

• Lava flows

• Volcanic bombs

• Eruption column

• Magma chamber

What causes a volcanic eruption?

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds

• Changes in the atmosphere

• Solar radiation

• The movement of tectonic plates and pressure buildup

What type of volcano has the most explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Lava dome

• Stratovolcano

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather affects only temperature, while climate includes wind speed and precipitation

• Climate can change daily, but weather remains the same for years

• There is no difference between weather and climate

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns

What is the climate of the Philippines?

• Dry and temperate

• Polar and continental

• Desert and humid

• Tropical and maritime

Which of the following factors affects climate?

• Population size

• Soil composition

• Human emotions

• Latitude

Which natural factor does NOT affect global climate?

• Solar activities

• Volcanic eruptions

• El Niño phenomenon

• Earthquakes