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Volcanic Hazards Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It can be either silicic or basaltic in nature, which rarely threatens human life as it moves slowly.

(a)  

2.

It is a mixture of water and volcanic particles of all sizes which can become saturated by water and move downslope.

(a)  

3.

Where do magma forms?

a)

Intrusion

b)

Hot spots

c)

Plate boundaries

d)

All of the above

4.

Exposure to acid gases can: damage eyes and mucous membranes with respiratory system.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Niether

5.

Use of gas mask, evacuation, and avoidance are examples of what?

a)

Mitigation Measures for Volcanic Gases

b)

Volcanic Gas Assessment

c)

Avoidance

d)

Disaster prevention

6.

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter

a)

Tephra Flow

b)

Lava Flow

c)

Pyroclastic Flow

d)

None of the above

7.

All of these are volcanic hazards except:

a)

Lava Flow

b)

Lava Intrusion

c)

Volcanic Gases

d)

Pyroclastic Flow

8.

It is aphenomena arising from volcanic activity that pose potential threat to persons or property in a given area within a given period of time.

(a)  

9.

Magma which is forced onto earth's surface is known as

(a)  

10.

Volcanoes that erupt frequently are known as

a)

Active

b)

Dormant

c)

Extinct

11.

It carries a harmful or even poisonous gases.

a)

Lahar

b)

Ash Fall

c)

Tsunami

d)

Lava

12.

These are gases and aerosol released into the atmosphere, which include water vapor, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide.

a)

Volcanic Gases

b)

Pyroclastic Gases

13.

Are volcanic materials directly ejected from the volcano's vent with force and trajectory.

a)

Balistic Projectile

b)

Ballistic Projectile

c)

Blastic Projectile

14.

A massive collapse of a volcano, usually triggered by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

(a)  

15.

These volcanoes in the Philippines are active, except...

a)

Mt. Hibok-hibok

b)

Mt. Pinatubo

c)

Mt. Makiling

d)

Mt. Mayon