Units 4&5 Earth Sem 1 Volcanoes and Earthquakes Quiz

The Volcano Hazards Program is part of the US Geological Survey. It monitors the approximately (a)   active volcanoes that exist in the United States.

Which of the following organizations monitors volcanic activity in the United States?

• National Weather Service

• US Geological Survey (USGS)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The USGS uses satellite images, seismic data, and ground sensors to monitor volcanic activity.

Which Hawaiian volcano erupted on March 20, 2025?

• Mauna Loa

• Kilauea

• Hualalai

• Loihi

In the March 20, 2025 eruption of Kilauea, lava fountains reached heights of up to (a)   feet.

Which observatory monitors the volcanoes in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest?

• Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

• Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

• Alaska Volcano Observatory

• Cascades Volcano Observatory

Volcanoes in the United States are mostly found in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and (a)   .

There are no active volcanoes in the continental United States.

Which of the following is not a major volcano observatory in the U.S.?

• Appalachia Volcano Observatory

• Cascade Range Observatory

• Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

• Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is responsible for monitoring the (a)   volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands.