WorksheetsExploring Mauna Loa Volcano
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of volcano is Mauna Loa?
Stratovolcano
Shield volcano
Cinder cone
Composite volcano
How tall is Mauna Loa from its base on the ocean floor to its summit?
4,169 meters
9,170 meters
13,681 meters
17,000 meters
When did Mauna Loa last erupt?
1984
2004
2010
2022
What is the Hawaiian name for the goddess of volcanoes, who is said to reside in Mauna Loa?
Pele
Laka
Hina
Maui
Which of the following is a primary method used to monitor volcanic activity at Mauna Loa?
Seismographs
Weather balloons
Satellite imagery
Ocean buoys
What is the approximate age of Mauna Loa?
100,000 years
400,000 years
700,000 years
1,000,000 years
Which of the following best describes the lava flow of Mauna Loa?
Thick and slow
Thin and fast
Explosive and ash-rich
Highly viscous
How often has Mauna Loa erupted in the past 200 years?
10 times
20 times
33 times
50 times
What is the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the native Hawaiian people?
It is considered a sacred mountain.
It is a symbol of war.
It is a place for agriculture.
It is a site for fishing.
Which organization is primarily responsible for monitoring Mauna Loa's volcanic activity?
NASA
US Geological Survey (USGS)
National Weather Service
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
What is the primary composition of Mauna Loa's lava?
Basalt
Andesite
Rhyolite
Granite
Which island is Mauna Loa located on?
Maui
Oahu
Kauai
Hawaii (Big Island)
What is the main reason for the frequent eruptions of Mauna Loa?
Its location on a tectonic plate boundary
Its position over a hot spot
Its proximity to the equator
Its high altitude
What is the name of the caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa?
Kilauea
Haleakalā
Moku‘āweoweo
Mauna Kea
Which of the following is a potential hazard of Mauna Loa's eruptions?
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Lava flows
All of the above
