I WONDER - Where Is The Mauna Loa Volcano?

I WONDER - Where Is The Mauna Loa Volcano?

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Geography, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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Mauna Loa, meaning 'long mountain' in Hawaiian, is the world's largest and one of the most active volcanoes, covering over half of Hawaii's Big Island. Despite its massive size, much of it is underwater, making it taller than Mount Everest when measured from its ocean floor base. Its eruptions produce pahoehoe lava, which flows smoothly and creates beautiful landscapes once cooled.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the name 'Mauna Loa' mean in Hawaiian?

Tall mountain

Big island

Active volcano

Long mountain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about Mauna Loa?

It is the smallest volcano in Hawaii.

It is the least active volcano in the world.

It is entirely above sea level.

It covers more than half of the Big Island of Hawaii.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mauna Loa's height compare to Mount Everest?

It is twice as tall as Mount Everest.

It is the same height as Mount Everest.

It is taller than Mount Everest when measured from its base.

It is shorter than Mount Everest.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of lava is produced by Mauna Loa's eruptions?

Rhyolitic lava

Basaltic lava

Pahoehoe lava

Aa lava

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the lava flow from Mauna Loa?

It is slow and forms steep slopes.

It is explosive and violent.

It is cold and solidifies quickly.

It flows smoothly and creates beautiful landscapes.