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WorksheetsUnit 2 Part 2 - Lesson 2: Volcanoes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a volcano?
A mountain that emits ash
A vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock flows
A type of earthquake
A large body of water
How many different places on Earth do volcanoes erupt in any given year?
About 200
About 60
About 20
About 100
What causes the formation of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions?
Ocean currents
Solar flares
Global warming
The motion of Earth's tectonic plates
Where do volcanoes form?
Only at convergent boundaries
Only at divergent boundaries
At convergent and divergent boundaries, and at hot spots
Only in the ocean
What is the Ring of Fire known for?
Its beautiful beaches
Its dense forests
A lot of earthquake and volcanic activity
Its cold climate
Which two well-known volcanoes are included in the Alpide belt?
Mount Fuji and Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius
Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens
Mount Everest and K2
What are hot spots?
Volcanoes not associated with plate boundaries
Popular tourist destinations
Areas with high temperatures on the sun
Places where coffee is exceptionally good
How do the Hawaiian Islands form?
Due to coral growth
From meteor impacts
From a stationary hot spot under the Pacific Plate
Through continental drift
What factors determine the severity of damage produced by a volcano?
The color of the lava
The age of the volcano
The time of day the eruption occurs
Volcanic hazards
How many volcanoes in the United States are classified as potentially active?
About 50
About 200
About 100
About 169
What is one of the factors scientists consider when predicting a volcano?
The past eruptive history of the volcano
The height of the volcano
The color of the volcano
The name of the volcano
Can volcanic eruptions be predicted?
Yes, but the exact moment cannot be predicted
No, they are completely unpredictable
Yes, with exact precision
Only during the day
What is the USGS?
United States Geological Survey
United States Geothermal Systems
Universal Geological Science group
Underground Seismic Gathering System
What does the USGS do to help predict volcanic eruptions?
Analyzes water temperature
Studies animal behavior
Monitors factors such as gas emissions and earthquake activity
Predicts weather patterns
What is the purpose of monitoring active volcanoes in the United States?
To reduce the negative effects of an eruption
To study rock formations
To find new energy sources
To increase tourism
