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WorksheetsVolcanoes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of dormant?
a)
sleeping
b)
extinct
c)
active
d)
invisible
2.
What are scientists that study volcanoes called?
a)
doctor
b)
vet
c)
volcanologist
d)
volcano scientist
3.
What is the opening that extends from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano called?
a)
magma
b)
lava
c)
vent
d)
crater
4.
What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?
a)
Lava
b)
Mafic Magma
c)
Felsic Magma
d)
None of these
5.
A volcano that has gentle sloping sides and is formed from runny lava
a)
Shield volcano
b)
Cinder cone
c)
Composite
d)
None of these
6.
When an explosive eruption forms a mixture of hot rock, ash, and gas, this material is called a...?
a)
Land slide
b)
Lava
c)
Eruption trail
d)
Pyroclastic flow
7.
This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.
a)
Circle of Fire
b)
Ring of Lava
c)
Ring of Fire
d)
Circle of Magma
8.
A volcano that has steep sides and is formed from lava chunks is called
a)
a shield volcano
b)
a cinder cone volcano
c)
a composite volcano
9.
A volcano that is made from layers of both runny lava and lava chunks is called
a)
a shield volcano
b)
a cinder cone volcano
c)
a composite volcano
10.
Dormant volcanoes might erupt in the future.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Where is Mt. St Helens located?
a)
New Jersey
b)
Nebraska
c)
Washington state
d)
I didn't learn this so I give up
12.
The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora
a)
Caused weather changes for years
b)
Killed more than 10,000 people
c)
was famous around the world when it happened
d)
Both Orange and Red
13.
This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
a)
Rome
b)
Munich
c)
Pompeii
d)
Naples
14.
According to the text, which natural force is more powerful?
a)
Tornado
b)
Earthquake
c)
Volcano
d)
Hurricane
15.
Volcanoes are found...
a)
on land
b)
under water
c)
on islands
d)
all of the above
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