WorksheetsVolcanology Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the study of volcanoes called?
Meteorology
Volcanology
Geology
Seismology
Which type of volcano is known for its symmetrical shape?
Cinder cone
Shield cone
Lava dome
Composite volcano
What is the term for molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface?
Ash
Tephra
Lava
Magma
Which volcano is considered the largest in terms of volume and area covered?
Mt. St. Helens
Mauna Loa
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Fuji
What is the primary hazard associated with pyroclastic flows?
Flooding
Extreme heat
Gas emissions
Landslides
Which alert level indicates that a hazardous eruption is imminent?
Alert Level 3
Alert Level 2
Alert Level 4
Alert Level 5
What is a lahar?
A volcanic mudflow
A type of volcanic gas
A type of lava
A volcanic ash cloud
Which of the following is NOT a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?
Crater glows
Increase in gas temperature
Heavy rainfall
Deformation of the ground
What is the main purpose of PHIVOLCS?
To monitor weather patterns
To predict earthquakes
To study tectonic plates
To monitor volcanic activity
Which volcano in the Philippines is known for its perfect cone shape?
Mt. Bulusan
Mt. Kanlaon
Mt. Mayon
Taal Volcano
