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science quiz bee test

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between lava and magma?

a)

Magma is mostly found on top of the crater.

b)

Lava is a magma that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent.

c)

Lava is a molten rock stored under the earth surface.

d)

Magma is a molten rock that has reached the earths’ surface through volcanic vents.

2.

What is a volcano?

a)

A lake of molten rocks can be seen below the earth’s surface.

b)

A volcano is a mountainous landform where molten rock erupts from the planet's surface.

c)

A molten rock stored under the earth surface.

d)

A circular mound-shaped protrusion formed by the slow extrusion.

3.

Which type of volcano is formed by the eruption of highly fluid (low viscosity) lava?

a)

Lava Dome

b)

Composite Volcano

c)

Cinder Cone Volcano

d)

Shield Volcano

4.

Which type of eruption is characterized by tall eruption columns that reach up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ash fall tephra?

a)

Phreatomagmatic Eruption

b)

Vulcanian Eruptions

c)

Hydrothermal Eruption

d)

Magma Eruption

5.

What should be done before a volcanic eruption?

a)

Be informed

b)

Avoid driving in heavy ash

c)

Thoroughly wash utensils before eating

d)

Stay calm

6.

What should be done during a volcanic eruption if you are outside?

a)

Stay calm

b)

If you are outside, immediately seek cover in case of ash or rock falls

c)

Listen to the radio for updates and developments regarding the volcanic eruption

d)

When notified, immediately evacuate to safer grounds

7.

What should be done after a volcanic eruption?

a)

Listen to authorities to find out when it is safe to return after an eruption

b)

Avoid driving in heavy ash

c)

Keep your pets in their shelter or inside the house to prevent them from inhaling ash

d)

Wear protective clothing and a mask when cleaning up

8.

Which type of volcano is also known as a volcanic dome?

a)

Composite Volcano

b)

Shield Volcano

c)

Cinder Cone Volcano

d)

Lava Dome

9.

True or False: Magma is another name for lava

a)

Not mentioned in the text

b)

True

c)

False

d)

Cannot be determined

10.

True or False: Active volcanoes can erupt anytime

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not mentioned in the text

d)

Cannot be determined