Volcanoes: Fascinating Facts and Phenomena

What is the composition of volcanic ash?

• A mixture of rock, mineral, and glassy particles

• Only glassy particles

• Only rock particles

• Just mineral particles

Where are 75% of all volcanoes located?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Ring of Fire

• The Indian Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

How does Mauna Kea compare to Mount Everest in terms of height?

• Both are the same height

• Mount Everest is taller from base to summit

• Mauna Kea is taller from base to summit

• Mauna Kea is taller above sea level

What is the largest volcano in the solar system?

• Mount Everest

• Mauna Kea

• Olympus Mons

• Paricutin

What is a potential danger of volcanic eruptions?

• Only ash clouds

• Only lahars

• Only lava flows

• Lava flows, ash clouds, and lahars