Yellowstone Super Volcano Quiz

What is a super volcano?

• A volcano that erupts frequently

• A volcano that has never erupted

• A volcano that is located underwater

• A volcano with a volcanic explosivity index of eight

How much magma did the Yellowstone super volcano release during its last eruption?

• 250,000 cubic kilometers

• 250 cubic kilometers

• 25,000 cubic kilometers

• 2,500 cubic kilometers

Which of the following is NOT a location of a super volcano?

• The Indonesian island of Sumatra

• The Sahara Desert

• The Andes mountains

• Yellowstone National Park

What is the most likely scenario if the Yellowstone super volcano erupts?

• A massive explosion causing global destruction

• A small lava flow event

• An immediate global winter

• A tsunami affecting the Pacific Ocean

Which states would be most affected by ash in the event of a Yellowstone eruption?

• Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

• California, Nevada, and Arizona

• Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas

• Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

What is the primary danger of ash from a super eruption?

• It attracts wildlife

• It can crush buildings and vehicles

• It causes immediate fires

• It is highly flammable

How would a super eruption affect global temperatures?

• It would cause a permanent increase

• It would cause a permanent decrease

• It would temporarily cool the planet

• It would have no effect

What historical event is similar to the potential climate impact of a super eruption?

• The eruption of Mount Etna

• The eruption of Mount Pinatubo

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius

• The eruption of Mount Fuji

What would be the impact on agriculture if the Yellowstone super volcano erupted?

• Improved soil fertility

• Collapse of U.S. agriculture

• No impact

• Increased crop yields

Why is the likelihood of a Yellowstone super eruption considered small?

• The volcano is extinct

• The area is uninhabited

• There are no signs of imminent eruption

• The magma chamber is shrinking