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Volcanoes and Climate Quiz

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of volcano is characterized by a stream-driven eruption as the hot rocks meet water?

a)

Phreatic

b)

Phreatomagmatic

c)

Strombolian

d)

Vulcanian

2.

What type of volcano is characterized by tall eruptions that reach 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra?

a)

Phreatic

b)

Phreatomagmatic

c)

Strombolian

d)

Vulcanian

3.

What drives a violent eruption of a phreatomagmatic volcano?

a)

fountain of lava

b)

pyroclastic flow

c)

magma and water

d)

hot rocks and water

4.

What best describes a strombolian eruption?

a)

fountain of lava

b)

pyroclastic flow

c)

magma and water

d)

hot rocks and water

5.

What type of volcano is characterized by a steep slope, and wide crater and is the most abundant of the three major volcanoes?

a)

Active volcano

b)

Cinder cone volcano

c)

Composite volcano

d)

Shield volcano

6.

What factor affecting climate refers to the distance (in degrees) to the North and South from the equator?

a)

Altitude

b)

Climate

c)

Latitude

d)

Weather

7.

What factor affecting climate refers to the height above sea level?

a)

Altitude

b)

Climate

c)

Latitude

d)

Weather

8.

Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?

a)

Peak

b)

Leeward side

c)

Rain shadow

d)

Windward side

9.

What refers to a change in the average weather of a given area or region?

a)

El Nino

b)

La Nina

c)

Climate change

d)

Global warming

10.

What refers to the global increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere?

a)

El Nino

b)

La Nina

c)

Climate change

d)

Global warming

11.

What is the process by which radiation from the sun is absorbed and re-radiated as heat?

a)

Climate change

b)

El Nino

c)

Global warming

d)

Greenhouse Effect

12.

What causes of global warming involve the loss of trees and other vegetation?

a)

Climate change

b)

Deforestation

c)

Global warming

d)

Greenhouse Effect

13.

What does it refer to as a huge sphere of very hot glowing gas held together by its gravity?

a)

Earth

b)

Moon

c)

Star

d)

Sun

14.

What term describes the arrangement of stars into recognizable shapes as viewed from Earth?

a)

Celestial configuration

b)

Constellations

c)

Star clusters

d)

Stellar formations

15.

What is the brightest star in our solar system, emitting light and heat that sustains life on Earth?

a)

Earth

b)

Moon

c)

Star

d)

Sun

16.

Which classification of volcano has not erupted for more than 10,000 years?

a)

Active volcano

b)

Dormant volcano

c)

Inactive volcano

d)

Vulcanian volcano

17.

Which of the following best characterizes a shield volcano?

a)

tall, steep-sided with layers of ash and lava

b)

small, conical shape with a crater at the summit

c)

broad, gently sloping with lava flows covering large areas

d)

steep, symmetrical cone composed mostly of pyroclastic materials

18.

Which is the best answer describing how geothermal energy is harnessed from volcanoes?

a)

extracting molten lava and converting it into electricity

b)

utilizing volcanic gases to power geothermal power plants

c)

diverting volcanic ash flows to generate steam for turbines

d)

capturing and using the heat from underground magma chambers

19.

Which of the following BEST describes climate?

a)

The weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.

b)

The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period.

c)

The pattern of weather occurs in a region over a short period.

d)

The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens over a long time.

20.

During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What makes Baguio cold?

a)

Altitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Topography

d)

Distance from the ocean

21.

How does latitude affect the climate of a place?

a)

Latitude does not affect climate.

b)

Lower latitudes have a hotter climate.

c)

Higher latitudes have colder climates.

d)

Lower latitudes have a hotter climate.

22.

Which of the following factors primarily contributes to the progressive rise in the earth's atmospheric temperature?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Intensive farming

d)

Melting of glaciers

23.

Which of the following human activities is NOT listed as a cause of global warming or enhanced greenhouse effect?

a)

Pollution

b)

Overconsumption

c)

Destruction of reefs

d)

Nuclear energy production

24.

Which of the following statements best describes stars?

a)

Stars are made of dust particles.

b)

Stars are made of liquid substances.

c)

Stars are made of different solid rocks.

d)

Stars are made of hydrogen and helium.

25.

Which of the following attributes are primarily employed in the classification of stars?

a)

brightness, color, distance, and temperature.

b)

brightness, color, distance, mass, temperature.

c)

brightness, color, mass, size, and temperature.

d)

brightness, color, mass, shape, size, temperature.

26.

Viscosity is a property of magma's resistance to flow. Which of the following statements about viscosity is CORRECT?

a)

The more viscous the magma, the easier it flows.

b)

The more viscous the magma, the harder it flows.

c)

The thinner the magma is, the greater the resistance to flow.

d)

The thicker the magma is, the lower the resistance to flow.

27.

Temperature is one factor that affects the viscosity of magma. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

The higher the temperature of the magma is, the lower its viscosity, thus it easily flows.

b)

The lower the temperature of the magma is, the lower its viscosity, thus it easily flows.

c)

The higher the temperature of the magma is, the higher its viscosity, thus it easily flows.

d)

The higher the temperature of the magma is, the lower its viscosity, thus it does not flow.

28.

The silica content of magma affects its ability to flow. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a)

Magma with higher silica content flows easily.

b)

Magma with higher silica content does not flow easily.

c)

Magma with higher silica content has higher temperatures.

d)

Magma with higher silica content has higher temperatures.

29.

What is the primary role of vegetation in influencing the climate of an area?

a)

Reducing noise pollution

b)

Modifying air temperature

c)

Increasing population density

d)

Enhancing internet connectivity

30.

Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?

a)

The temperature increases as the altitude increases.

b)

The altitude increases as the temperature increases.

c)

The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

d)

The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.

31.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released from human activities and speeds up global warming?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

natural gas

c)

nuclear power

d)

petroleum

32.

Which of the following human activities does NOT release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

a)

burning fossil fuels

b)

burning plastics

c)

deforestation

d)

fishing

33.

Rising water temperature results from global warming and may eventually increase sea levels due to the dissolving of (a)   .

34.

Which star color indicates the hottest star surface temperature?

a)

blue

b)

red

c)

white

d)

yellow

35.

Assume that the lamp posts in the streets are the stars. What would happen if you went nearer to the lamp posts?

a)

The lamp posts seem smaller.

b)

The lamp posts seem brighter.

c)

The lamp posts look less bright.

d)

The lamp posts don't change.

36.

Taal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. What classification of volcanoes does it belong to?

a)

cinder cones

b)

shield volcano

c)

composite volcano

d)

vulcanian volcano

37.

Which of the following is the disadvantage of volcanic eruptions?

a)

creation of new landforms

b)

release of harmful gases

c)

renewal of energy sources

d)

increased agricultural productivity

38.

Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?

a)

There is too much water vapor.

b)

The temperature becomes lower.

c)

The amount of water vapor is not enough.

d)

The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.

39.

Why are stars appear to move in the sky?

a)

The night sky is rotating.

b)

New galaxies are formed.

c)

The universe is expanding.

d)

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

40.

Why is Polaris helpful in finding directions?

a)

It can be seen both day and night.

b)

It is the biggest star in the universe.

c)

It is the most visible star in the night.

d)

It is a fixed star which always points at the north.

41.

During daytime, which heats up faster, soil, water, or sky?

a)

soil

b)

water

c)

A and B

d)

Sky

42.

What becomes more depleted as air pollution continues to be released into the atmosphere increasing ultraviolet radiation on Earth?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oceans

c)

ozone layer

d)

rainforests

43.

Why do constellations change in the sky from month to month?

a)

because of the weather.

b)

because of passing fashions.

c)

because stars are always moving.

d)

because of the Earth's movements.