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3.3 Volcanoes affect Earth's surface, air, and water.

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ________ is a landslide that occurs when lose rock or soil are mixed with water.

a)

steam explosion

b)

geyser

c)

mudflow

d)

acid rain

2.

A ____ occurs when magma comes near water or into contact with it.

a)

steam explosion

b)

mudflow

c)

acid rain

d)

pyroclastic flow

3.

A _______ is a type of hot spring where water shoots out into a calm pool.

a)

steam explosion

b)

geyser

c)

mudflow

d)

pyroclastic flow

4.

A _______ occurs when part of a volcano collapses and cause a rapid downhill movement of rock and soil.

a)

pyroclastic flow

b)

landslide

c)

acid rain

d)

geyser

5.

__________ is formed when gases mix with water in the air.

a)

pyroclastic flow

b)

landslide

c)

acid rain

d)

mudflow

6.

A ________ is a dense cloud of superheated gases and rock fragments that move quickly downhill from an erupting volcano.

a)

pyroclastic flow

b)

landslide

c)

acid rain

d)

geyser

7.

_____________, which occur when magma contacts water, can be devastating.

a)

spreading centers

b)

hot spots

c)

steam explosions

d)

landslides

8.

Hot springs and ________ are the result of surface water being heated by magma.

a)

hot spots

b)

geysers

c)

calderas

d)

vents

9.

True or false: Lava flows are not harmful because they move slowly.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or false: Volcanic mudflows are especially likely in dry areas.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or false: Underground water heated by magma can be used to provide energy at the Earth's surface.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or false: One effect of volcanic activity on air is that it adds dangerous gases to the air.

a)

True

b)

False