Explore the Fiery World of Volcanoes
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Which Roman god is associated with volcanoes?

  • Mars
  • Vulcan (correct)
  • Neptune
  • Jupiter

What is a volcano?

  • A place on the Earth's surface where molten rock, gases, and pyroclastic debris erupt through the earth's crust.
  • A mountainous accumulation of materials resulting from successive eruptions of lava from a central vent. (correct)
  • A type of volcanic eruption that releases a large amount of pyroclastic material.
  • A vent on the surface of a volcano where lava flows out.

What causes volcanoes to erupt?

  • The solid rock around magma is heavier than magma itself.
  • The solid rock around magma exerts pressure on magma. (correct)
  • The solid rock around magma is completely dissolved by magma.
  • The solid rock around magma is lighter than magma itself.

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

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

Which type of volcanic eruption is the most powerful and can last for thousands of years?

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

Which Roman god is associated with the etymology of the word 'volcano'?

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

What is the main component that erupts through the earth's crust in a volcano?

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

What is the shape of a shield volcano?

<p>Resembles a Roman shield lying on the ground (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of volcano is relatively small and made up of successive lava flows?

<p>Cinder cone volcano (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?

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

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