Volcanoes: Active, Dormant, and Extinct

What is an example of an active volcano?

• Kilimanjaro

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

Name one characteristic of a dormant volcano.

• It is currently active and shows signs of eruption.

• It is always covered in lava flows.

• It erupts frequently and violently.

• It has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again.

How can you identify an extinct volcano?

• An extinct volcano is one that is actively monitored for eruptions.

• An extinct volcano is one that has not erupted in a long time and is unlikely to erupt again.

• An extinct volcano is one that has erupted recently.

• An extinct volcano is one that is currently erupting.

What impact can volcanic eruptions have on the environment?

• Volcanic eruptions can impact air quality, climate, land degradation, water sources, and ecosystems.

• Volcanic eruptions have no impact on climate.

• Volcanic eruptions only affect human health.

• Volcanic eruptions improve soil fertility.

Which volcano is known for its frequent eruptions?

• Mount Rainier

• Mount Fuji

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Kilauea

What does it mean for a volcano to be dormant?

• A dormant volcano is always extinct and will never erupt again.

• A dormant volcano is one that has erupted recently.

• A dormant volcano is one that is currently erupting.

• A dormant volcano is one that is inactive but could potentially erupt again.

Can an extinct volcano become active again?

• Yes, an extinct volcano can become active again.

• No, an extinct volcano can never become active again.

• Only active volcanoes can erupt again.

• Extinct volcanoes are always dormant and cannot change.

What are some effects of volcanic ash on agriculture?

• Volcanic ash can hinder crop growth, reduce yields, and affect soil quality.

• Volcanic ash has no impact on agricultural practices.

• Volcanic ash improves soil fertility and boosts crop growth.

• Volcanic ash increases water retention in soil.

Name a famous extinct volcano.

• Mauna Kea

• Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

• Mount St. Helens

How do scientists monitor active volcanoes?

• Studying animal behavior

• Scientists monitor active volcanoes using seismic monitoring, gas emissions analysis, thermal imaging, satellite remote sensing, and visual observations.

• Monitoring weather patterns

• Analyzing soil composition