Volcano Types and Characteristics Quiz

What type of volcano has very gentle sloping sides and is formed from basaltic magma?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Composite volcano

Which type of magma is associated with quiet eruptions in shield volcanoes?

• Basaltic magma

• Felsic magma

• Rhyolitic magma

• Granitic magma

Where are shield volcanoes most likely to form?

• Continental hot spots

• Oceanic hot spots

• Transform boundaries

• Continental rift zones

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What is tephra?

• A type of lava flow

• Volcanic material ejected during an eruption

• A type of volcanic rock

• A type of volcanic gas

Which volcano type is known for explosive eruptions and steep slopes?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Lava dome

• Cinder cone volcano

What is a famous example of a cinder cone volcano?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Paricutin

• Mauna Loa

• Mount St. Helens

What type of magma is typically found in cinder cone volcanoes?

• Ultramafic magma

• Basaltic magma

• Mafic magma

• Granitic magma

Which type of volcano is composed of both quiet and explosive eruptions?

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Shield volcano

• Caldera

What is the primary cause of a volcano forming?

• Buildup of pressure from rising magma

• Erosion of the Earth's crust

• Cooling of the Earth's core

• Movement of tectonic plates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which volcano is an example of a composite volcano?

• Paricutin

• Mauna Loa

• Mount St. Helens

• Kilauea