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Rocket science

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1) A vertical tunnel in a volcano, through which molten magma comes out is

known as_______.

a)

crater

b)

vent

c)

both of the above

2.

Which of the following Richter scale indicates a quake that is almost not felt?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

8

3.

Which is an extinct volcano?

a)

Zuidwal volcano

b)

Narcondam

c)

Mount Fuji

4.

an instrument that is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

a)

Thermometer

b)

Seismograph

c)

speedometer

5.

The Pacific Ring Of Fire’ is known for?

a)

Many dormant volcanoes are found

b)

Many extinct volcanoes are found

c)

Many active volcanoes are found

6.

Extinct volcanoes are those that are _____________.

a)

erupted recently.

b)

expected to erupt in future.

c)

not expected to erupt in future.

7.

A hollow opening at the top of the volcano from where the molten magma bursts out is called ?

a)

crater

b)

Vent

c)

lava

8.

From the volcano which of the following also comes out with molten magma?

a)

water, dust and chemicals

b)

gases, dust and ashes

c)

gases, dust and rocks

9.

A tidal wave is ___________________________________.

a)

the periodic rise and fall in the weather condition.

b)

shaking of the earth's surface

c)

the periodic rise and fall of sea level.

10.

The point under the ground where the earthquake begins is called ________.

a)

focus

b)

epicenter

c)

both