Volcanoes and Lava Eruptions

Volcanoes and Lava Eruptions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores a thought experiment called V-Day, focusing on volcanic activity, particularly Kilauea in Hawaii. It discusses the 2018 eruption's impact, the formation of the Hawaiian Islands through volcanic activity, and the role of volcanoes in shaping Earth's surface. The video also highlights global volcanic activity and the ongoing revolution in understanding volcanoes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the temperature of the lava during the Kilauea eruption in May 2018?

1500 degrees Fahrenheit

3000 degrees Fahrenheit

2000 degrees Fahrenheit

2500 degrees Fahrenheit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast did the lava flow during the Kilauea eruption?

10 miles per hour

15 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

17 miles per hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological feature is responsible for the formation of the Hawaiian Islands?

Earthquakes

Ocean currents

Tectonic plates

Hot spots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does the Pacific Ocean floor move each year?

3.5 inches

1 inch

2 inches

5 inches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Earth's surface is created by volcanoes?

80%

60%

50%

70%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does Kilauea cover its entire surface with lava?

Every 1500 years

Every 2000 years

Every 1000 years

Every 500 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many active hot spot volcanoes are there globally?

75

97

120

50

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