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WorksheetsVolcanic Eruptions - 1st
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the term for a fluid's tendency to resist flow?
a)
Movement
b)
Silica
c)
Pressure
d)
Viscosity
2.
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
3.
Where is Mt. St Helens located?
a)
New Jersey
b)
Nebraska
c)
Washington state
d)
I didn't learn this so I give up
4.
This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
a)
Rome
b)
Munich
c)
Pompeii
d)
Naples
5.
The volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands form due to which of the following?
a)
Divergent Boundary
b)
Hot Spot
c)
Subduction Boundary
d)
Transform Boundary
6.
What are solid rock fragments that are ejected during a volcanic eruption?
a)
Lahar
b)
Magma
c)
Pyroclastic Material
d)
Silica
7.
A volcano that may erupt again at some time in the near future is or is showing signs of erupting is
a)
active
b)
dormant
c)
explosive
d)
extinct
8.
This type of volcano is the most violent and explosive.
a)
Cinder Cone
b)
Shield
c)
Composite
9.
What is the name of the group of people that monitor all earth shaping events?
a)
NBA
b)
MLB
c)
NOAA
d)
USGS
10.
Can volcanic eruptions change the weather/climate on our planet?
a)
Yes
b)
No
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