Volcanoes and Earthquakes Quiz

What causes both volcanoes and earthquakes?

• Ocean currents

• Weather changes

• Solar flares

• Movement of tectonic plates

Which layer of the Earth is directly involved in the formation of volcanoes?

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Crust

What is the main channel through which magma travels to the Earth's surface?

• Main vent

• Magma chamber

• Secondary vent

• Crater

What is the term for molten rock that is expelled during a volcanic eruption?

• Lava

• Magma

• Volcanic ash

• Sediment

What is the primary cause of the ground shaking during an earthquake?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tidal waves

• Wind pressure

• Tectonic plate movement