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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cinder cone volcano?

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

    What does VEI stand for?

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

    What is a caldera?

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

    What causes volcanoes to erupt?

    <p>Decompression</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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