Iceland's Volcanic Activity and Geography

Iceland's Volcanic Activity and Geography

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores Iceland's unique geological features, highlighting its origins as a volcanic island formed 20 million years ago. It discusses the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates move apart, causing volcanic activity. Iceland's geothermal fields and active volcanoes are also examined, showcasing the island's dynamic geological landscape.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological event led to the formation of Iceland as the world's largest volcanic island?

A massive earthquake

A glacial movement

An underwater volcanic eruption

A meteor impact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural features characterize Iceland's extreme environments?

Cool waters and geothermal fields

Rainforests and rivers

Mountains and valleys

Deserts and sand dunes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Iceland's location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

It is the largest desert in the world

It is the only place where the ridge is visible above water

It is the highest point on Earth

It is the coldest place on the planet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the North American and Eurasian plates affect Iceland's geography?

They cause the island to sink

They make the island rotate

They create cracks and expand the island

They cause the island to shrink

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what rate do the North American and Eurasian plates move apart?

At the speed of light

At the rate of hair growth

At the rate fingernails grow

At the speed of sound

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fuels the volcanic activity in Iceland?

The movement of tectonic plates

The melting of glaciers

The rotation of the Earth

The flow of ocean currents

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does a volcanic event occur in Iceland?

Every decade

Every century

Every five years

Every year