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Types of Volcanic Eruptions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These type of volcanic eruption is characterized by effusion of molten basaltic lava that flow from long, parallel fissures.

a)

Hawaiian

b)

Strombolian

c)

Icelandic

d)

Pelean

2.

Effusive volcanos generally have

a)

thick slow lava flows

b)

giant pyroclastic explosions

c)

runny lava flows

3.

What type of magma has led to the massive Yellowstone Caldera eruptions?

a)

Andesitic

b)

Basaltic

c)

Rhyolitic

d)

Ultramafic

4.

A violent reaction due to the contact between water and magma.

a)

Phreatic

b)

Phreatomagmatic

c)

Strombolian

d)

Vulcanian

5.

A periodic weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain lava, just like the Irazu Volcano in Costa Rica.

a)

Phreatic

b)

Phreatomagmatic

c)

Plinian

d)

Strombolian

6.

Excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastic just like our Pinatubo Volcano in Zambales.

a)

Phreatic

b)

Strombolian

c)

Vulcanian

d)

Plinian

7.

Characterized by tall eruption columns that reach up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra.

a)

Phreatic

b)

Phreatomagmatic

c)

Vulcanian

d)

Plinian

8.

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by explosive outbursts that eject ash and pyroclastic material into the atmosphere, forming a column that can reach up to 20 km high?

a)

Hawaiian

b)

Strombolian

c)

Vulcanian

d)

Plinian

9.

What type of volcanic eruption is known for its gentle lava flows that create broad, shield-like volcanoes?

a)

Hawaiian

b)

Vulcanian

c)

Plinian

d)

Pelean

10.

Which type of volcanic eruption involves the interaction of water and magma, leading to explosive steam-driven eruptions?

a)

Phreatic

b)

Strombolian

c)

Plinian

d)

Hawaiian

11.

What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by short-lived, explosive bursts of lava, often accompanied by loud noises?

a)

Strombolian

b)

Vulcanian

c)

Plinian

d)

Hawaiian

12.

Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with the formation of lava domes and pyroclastic flows, often resulting in catastrophic events?

a)

Pelean

b)

Hawaiian

c)

Strombolian

d)

Vulcanian

13.

What type of volcanic eruption is typically associated with basaltic lava and is known for its low viscosity and high fluidity?

a)

Hawaiian

b)

Plinian

c)

Vulcanian

d)

Pelean

14.

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the ejection of large volcanic bombs and blocks, often resulting in a steep-sided cone?

a)

Vulcanian

b)

Hawaiian

c)

Plinian

d)

Strombolian

15.

What type of volcanic eruption is known for its continuous, gentle effusion of lava, often forming extensive lava fields?

a)

Icelandic

b)

Vulcanian

c)

Plinian

d)

Pelean