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Evaluation Quiz - Volcanic Eruption

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

______ is s an opening in the Earth’s crust 

where lava, molten rocks, and gaseous materials are forced out through its opening

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcanic eruption

c)

Volcano

d)

Dormant

2.

It is the largest tube through which magma travels to the surface.

a)

magma chamber

b)

central vent

c)

side vent

d)

crater

3.

What is an active volcano?

a)

has experienced some activity within the last 10,000 years

b)

has not erupted in the last 10,000 years but may erupt again in the future

c)

has not expected to erupt in the future and has no record of activity

d)

has not erupted at all

4.

The following are kinds of volcano according to its activity except _____.

a)

Active

b)

Extinct

c)

Dormant

d)

Shield

5.

Mt. Pinatubo is an active volcano. Where is Mt. Pinatubo located?

a)

Batangas

b)

Negros Occidental

c)

Zambales

d)

Albay

6.

It occurs when molten rocks inside the chamber of the volcano is forcefully driven out by intense heat and pressure.

a)

Volcano

b)

Volcanic eruption

c)

Earthquake

d)

Typhoon

7.

What is the name of the volcano found in the Philippines that is shown in the picture?

a)

Mt. Pinatubo

b)

Mt. Mayon

c)

Taal Volcano

d)

Mt. Bulusan

8.

How can you describe an explosive/violent eruption?

a)

It can last for several hours to days, ejecting large amounts of pyroclastic materials.

b)

The eruption is mild and a gentle flow of lava follows.

c)

It does not show signs of activity.

d)

It currently erupted and then have entered a long period of inactivity.

9.

The chain of volcanoes around the edge of the Pacific plate is called _______.

a)

Circle of Magma

b)

Ring of Lava

c)

Ring of Fire

d)

Circle of Fire

10.

A volcano that has not erupted in the last 10,000 years but may erupt again in the future is

a)

Active

b)

Dormant

c)

Extinct

d)

Explosive