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Which scale is used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions?
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?
What is a volcano?
- A mountain
- A vent
- A caldera
- All of the above (correct)
What is the Hawaiian type of volcano characterized by?
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?
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
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What is a cinder cone volcano?
What is a cinder cone volcano?
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Which term refers to the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions?
Which term refers to the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions?
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What does VEI stand for?
What does VEI stand for?
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What is a caldera?
What is a caldera?
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What causes volcanoes to erupt?
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
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What type of volcano has gentle slopes and resembles a Roman shield lying on the ground?
What type of volcano has gentle slopes and resembles a Roman shield lying on the ground?
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