Volcano Types Quiz

Which type of volcano is known for having gentle slopes and is primarily built by the flow of low-viscosity lava?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a steep, conical hill formed by the accumulation of volcanic debris.

Which type of volcano is typically the largest in terms of volume and area covered?

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Lava Dome

Open-ended: Describe the main characteristics of a stratovolcano.

Match the type of volcano with its characteristic: 1. Shield Volcano 2. Stratovolcano 3. Cinder Cone Volcano a. Built from layers of lava and ash b. Gentle slopes, formed by lava flows c. Steep, conical hill made of volcanic debris

Which type of volcano is most likely to have explosive eruptions due to the build-up of pressure from viscous magma?

• Shield Volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Lava Plateau

Fill in the blank: __________ volcanoes are the smallest type of volcano and are made from particles and blobs of congealed lava ejected from a single vent.

Which type of volcano is primarily composed of basaltic lava flows?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Caldera

Open-ended: Explain why cinder cone volcanoes are usually smaller than other types of volcanoes.

Match the type of volcano with its typical eruption style: 1. Shield Volcano 2. Stratovolcano 3. Cinder Cone Volcano a. Explosive eruptions with pyroclastic flows b. Effusive eruptions with lava flows c. Short-lived eruptions with lava fountains