Bill Nye Volcanoes Video Quiz

Which famous volcano does Bill Nye visit in the video?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Kilimanjaro

What do volcanoes help build?

• Mountains only

• Ocean floors

• The Earth's surface

• Caves only

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Which tectonic plate contains the Hawaiian Islands?

• North American Plate

• African Plate

• Pacific Plate

• Eurasian Plate

According to the video, volcanic gases:

• Contract and implode

• Expand and explode

• Freeze and contract

• Cool and solidify

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What is a skylight in a lava field?

• A volcanic vent

• A type of volcanic rock

• A collapsed area showing lava underneath

• A glowing gas emission

What is the main crater of a volcano called?

• Vent

• Summit

• Caldera

• Chamber

Which type of volcano forms from fluid, hot lava?

• Cinder cone

• Shield volcano (red)

• Composite volcano

• Stratovolcano

What type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and a tall shape?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone (grey)

• Lava dome

What is the approximate temperature of lava according to the video?

• 2,000°C

• 1,500°C

• 1,000°C

• 500°C

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Where is the volcanologist in the video studying?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Aso

• Mount Etna

• Mount Vesuvius