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Fault-Block Mountains and Sierra Nevada Range

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What is a volcano according to the text?

A type of mountain formed by erosion

An opening in Earth's crust (correct)

A type of soil found on Earth's surface

An underground water source

How do volcanoes form?

By the growth of plants on rocky surfaces

By pushing one tectonic plate under another (correct)

By erosion from wind and water

By the accumulation of sediment over time

Where can volcanoes be found?

On land and on the ocean floor (correct)

Exclusively in polar regions

Only in desert regions

Only on flat plains

What type of mountain is formed by volcanic activity?

Volcanic mountain Signup and view all the answers

How do volcanic eruptions affect the surrounding environment?

Cause air pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which process leads to the formation of a volcano?

Plate tectonics movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a volcanic eruption?

Release of lava and pyroclastic material Signup and view all the answers

How do volcanic eruptions impact soil fertility?

Decrease soil fertility due to toxic gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What geological feature allows magma to reach the Earth's surface and form a volcano?

Magma chambers Signup and view all the answers

How do different types of volcanic eruptions affect the shape of volcanic mountains?

By expanding the base area of the mountains Signup and view all the answers