Earthquakes and Volcanoes

The formation of the Hawaiian Islands is one example of

• volcanoes forming over a hot spot

• volcanoes forming along a plate boundary

• the Ring of Fire

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What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping and could erupt again

• extinct and won't erupt

• active and dangerous

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• cardiologists

• veterinarians

• volcanologists

What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?

• Lava

• viscosity

• toxic gas

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This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

• Rome
• Munich
• Pompeii
• Naples

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Volcanoes are found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above

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Hawaii has volcano legends about Pele because:

• The Hawaiian island chain was formed by volcanoes.

• It is part of their Native Culture and environment.

• All of the above

• She is their creation story for their islands.

Where is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the starting point of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Magma chamber

What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?

• Earthquake

• Epicenter

• Magnitude

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

• core
• crust
• mantle
• outer core