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Which Roman god is the etymology of the word 'volcano' derived from?
Which Roman god is the etymology of the word 'volcano' derived from?
- Vulcan (correct)
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Neptune
What is the definition of a volcano?
What is the definition of a volcano?
- A vent on the Earth's surface where volcanic eruptions occur
- A place on the Earth's surface where molten rock, gases, and pyroclastic debris erupt through the crust (correct)
- A mountainous accumulation of materials resulting from successive eruptions of lava
- A caldera formed by volcanic activity
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
- The solid rock around the magma is lighter than the magma
- The solid rock around the magma decompresses (correct)
- The solid rock around the magma exerts pressure on the magma
- The solid rock around the magma is heavier than the magma
Which type of volcano has gentle slopes resembling a Roman shield lying on the ground?
Which type of volcano has gentle slopes resembling a Roman shield lying on the ground?
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Which type of volcanic eruption is the most explosive and can release billions of cubic meters of volcanic ash and gases into the atmosphere?
Which type of volcanic eruption is the most explosive and can release billions of cubic meters of volcanic ash and gases into the atmosphere?
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