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1) A structure that forms in Earth's crust when magma reaches the surface is called a(n)
A
lava plateau
B
volcano
C
a hot spot
D
caldera
2) Molten rock, gases, and water from the mantles is called
A
a hot spot
B
magma
C
lava
D
a caldera
3) Magma that reaches the surface is called
A
hot spot
B
lava
C
a lava plateau
D
a caldera
4) Volcanoes are found
A
at divergent boundaries
B
at convergent boundaries
C
far from plate boundaries
D
all of these
5) An area when the plate moves over a plume creating a chain of volcanoes is called a(n)
A
a hot spot
B
a caldera
C
a lava plateau
D
a seamount
6) What landform occurs when the top of a volcano collapses?
A
hot spot
B
shield volcano
C
lava plateau
D
caldera
7) Which type of volcano is formed by ash, cinders, and bombs?
A
Shield volcano
B
Composite Volcano
C
Stratovolcano
D
Cinder Cone Volcano
8) Which type of volcano is formed by alternating layers of lava and ash?
A
Shield volcano
B
Cinder Cone Volcano
C
Composite Volcano
D
Caldera
9) What is the hazard level for a volcano that is the most immediate threat?
A
Endangered
B
Dormant
C
Extinct
D
Active
10) A volcano will have a quiet eruption if
A
it is low in silica
B
the trapped gases escape easily
C
it has thin or runny lava
D
all of these
11) What does a spectrometer measure?
A
The magnitude of seismic waves
B
The arrival of seismic waves
C
If the magma chamber is swelling by detecting changes in the slope
D
The volcanic gases by measuring how light passes through them
12) What does a tiltmeter measure?
A
If a magma chamber is swelling by detecting changes in the slope
B
Volcanic gases by measuring how light passes through them
C
The arrival of seismic waves
D
The magnitude of seismic waves
13) Which type of volcano is also called a stratovolcano?
A
Caldera
B
Composite volcano
C
Shield volcano
D
Cinder Cone volcano
14) What is the hazard level if the volcano is dead?
A
Active
B
Dormant
C
Extinct
D
Endangered
15) Which type of volcano has quiet eruptions?
A
Shield
B
Cinder Cone
C
Composite
D
Stratovolcano
16) What is the hazard level if the volcano is sleeping but may awaken someday?
A
Endangered
B
Active
C
Dormant
D
Extinct
17) Which type of volcano tends to erode quickly due to loose materials?
A
Cinder Cone
B
Shield
C
Stratovolcano
D
Composite
18) Which volcano is cone shaped and tall?
A
Composite
B
Caldera
C
Shield
D
Cinder Cone
19) Which is NOT a characteristic of an explosive eruption?
A
hurls ash, cinders, and bombs into the air
B
the magma is thick and sticky
C
trapped gases escape easily
D
it is high in silica
20) An example of a shield volcano is
A
Mount Saint Helens
B
Mount Fuji
C
Kilauea
D
Mount Etna
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