Explore the Fiery World of Volcanism

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Which scale is used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions?

  • Richter Scale
  • Volcanic Explosivity Index (correct)
  • Fujita Scale
  • Saffir-Simpson Scale

What is a volcano?

  • A mountain
  • A vent
  • A caldera
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the Hawaiian type of volcano characterized by?

  • Gentle slopes resembling a Roman shield (correct)
  • Explosive eruptions
  • Steep slopes with a conical shape
  • Large calderas

What causes volcanoes to erupt?

<p>Decompression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cinder cone volcano?

<p>A relatively small volcano (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions?

<p>Volcanic Explosivity Index (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does VEI stand for?

<p>Volcanic Explosivity Index (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a caldera?

<p>A large volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcano (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes volcanoes to erupt?

<p>Decompression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of volcano has gentle slopes and resembles a Roman shield lying on the ground?

<p>Shield (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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