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WorksheetsWeek III Volcanism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
When magma comes out it is called ____?____
lava
basalt
granite
shale
What kind of eruption is characterized by lava outpourings on the ground
granitic
basaltic
eruptive
effusive
True or False
Explosive eruption happens either because there is not enough gas (volatiles) in the magma to break it apart upon escaping, or the magma is too viscous (sticky) to allow the volatiles
to escape quickly.
True
False
True or False
Molten rock is called “lava” when it is
underneath the ground. It is called “magma” once it has
erupted onto the surface.
True
False
True or False
Explosive eruption can cause alterations in the climate of the affected area.
True
False
True or False
The volume of gas and the viscosity does not affect the type of eruption.
True
False
True or False
Small amounts of gas and (or) low viscosity (runny) magma will form an effusive eruption
True
False
True or False
Mt. Mayon is a stratovolcano.
True
Volcano
True or False
A medical mask works the best during a volcanic ash fall.
True
False
Cinder cones are the most common type of volcanoes along the Pacific RIng of Fire
False
True
Which type of volcano is broad and gently sloping?
Cinder
Strato
Composite
Shield
What does PHIVOLCS stand for?
(a)
Give one feature of an explosive eruption
(a)
Mt. Smith is what kind of volcano?
Cinder
Composite
Cinder
Stratovolcano
True or False
Most of the volcanoes in the Philippines are active.
True
False
