WorksheetsVolcanic Mountains
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What happens after the volcano erupts?
Lava is thrown out with a great force
Pressured gases are released
Lava accumulates around the vent
Rocks are thrown out from the vent
The formation of volcanic mountains is associated with (a) .
What happens after the lava accumulates around the vent of the volcano?
It acts as a barrier against cold and hot winds.
It forms the tall cone-shaped mountain
It helps in the condensation of moisture by forcing the winds to rise
Define fissure flow :
The opening of a volcano through which lava and gases come out.
When lava comes out through long tracks on the earth surface.
Give 7 examples of volcanic mountains.( from the book)
Mount Cotopaxi, Mount Krakatoa, Mount Rainier
Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Vesuvius
Mount Fujiyama, Mount Etna
Mount Denali, Mount Sierra Nevada
Which type of Mountain is the Kilimanjaro mountain in Africa?
(a)
Which type of landform is the Sierra Nevada in USA?
Fold mountain
Volcanic mountain
Block mountain
Rift Valley
Plateau
Name the two mountains that are situated in Italy.
Mount Fujiyama
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Denali
Mount Etna
Mountain fujiyama is situated in _____________.
South America
India
California
Japan
United States of America
Define VENT :
When lava comes out through long tracks on the earth surface.
The opening of a volcano through which lava and gases come out.
