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Geography Term 2 Test
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What is the Earth's outermost solid layer called?

  • Mantle
  • Crust (correct)
  • Core
  • Plate

    • Which layer of the Earth can reach temperatures up to 5,000°C?

  • Mantle (correct)
  • Outer Core
  • Inner Core
  • Crust

    • What is the liquid layer composed primarily of nickel and iron beneath the mantle called?

  • Mantle
  • Outer Core (correct)
  • Inner Core
  • Crust

    • At what depth is the Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) located?

    <p>2,900 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth remains solid despite extreme heat due to immense pressure?

    <p>Inner Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which layer of the Earth are tectonic plates found floating?

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

    What is a positive impact of volcanic activity on human populations?

    <p>Rich volcanic soils beneficial for farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative impact of volcanic eruptions?

    <p>Release of harmful gases and ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of minerals can be found in volcanic areas according to the text?

    <p>Gemstones like diamonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do volcanic features like calderas impact local economies?

    <p>By attracting tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major risk associated with volcanic eruptions, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Destruction of agricultural land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding volcanic formation, types, and effects important?

    <p>To mitigate risks and utilize benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of faults are formed when rocks are pulled apart?

    <p>Normal faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which seismic waves are the fastest and can travel through solids and liquids?

    <p>Primary Waves (P-waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following landforms is created by fault movements like the East African Rift Valley?

    <p>Rift Valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly associated human activity in fold mountain regions due to their terrain?

    <p>Terrace Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes based on the energy released?

    <p>Richter Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves are responsible for causing the most destruction during earthquakes?

    <p>Surface Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which activity are rivers running through fold mountains primarily used?

    <p><em>Hydroelectric Power Generation</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the immediate impacts of earthquakes?

    <p>Infrastructure damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is likely to suffer greater devastation in earthquakes?

    <p>Developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key step in the formation of volcanoes?

    <p>Magma formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes?

    <p>Shield Volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes active volcanoes from dormant ones?

    <p>Their eruptive history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Cinder Cone Volcanoes form?

    <p>By explosive eruptions ejecting ash and lava fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Extinct Volcanoes?

    <p>They have not erupted in recorded history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of countries are preparedness initiatives for earthquakes usually more advanced?

    <p><em>Developed countries</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological activity occurs at constructive plate margins?

    <p>Creation of new crust and mid-ocean ridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tectonic plate boundary results in severe earthquakes due to sticking plates?

    <p>Conservative margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do folds form in rock layers?

    <p>From sedimentary rocks subjected to intense pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fold is characterized by limbs that are nearly horizontal?

    <p>Recumbent fold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of compressive forces on rock layers at plate boundaries?

    <p>Rocks bending and folding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plate boundary involves one plate being pushed under another?

    <p>Destructive margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of geological activity occurs when two continental plates collide?

    <p>Pushing material upward to form mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a monocline from other fold types?

    <p>Step-like structure with rock layers tilted in one direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geological process shapes the Earth's crust through tectonic plate movements?

    <p>Folding and faulting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause severe earthquakes at conservative plate margins?

    <p>Sticking plates sliding past each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the transformation of rock types through geological time in the rock cycle?

    <p>Earth's internal and surface processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is characterized by crystal size determined by the rate of cooling?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sedimentary rocks form as described in the text?

    <p>By weathering, transportation, and deposition of sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the alteration in mineral composition and structure of rocks to form metamorphic rocks?

    <p>Extreme pressure and temperature without melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intrusive igneous body is typically characterized by chimney-like structures allowing magma movement?

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

    What is a significant factor that influences landscapes according to the text?

    <p>Geological structures and rock type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landform is characteristic of sedimentary rock landscapes?

    <p>Karst landscapes with caves and springs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener in his theory of continental drift?

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

    What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

    <p>Coal deposits found across Antarctica, South America, India, Africa, and Australia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lithosphere divided into according to plate tectonics?

    <p>Tectonic plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one beneficial impact of volcanic activity on human populations, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Boosting local economies through tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do volcanic soils contribute to agriculture, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are rich in nutrients and highly fertile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative impact highlighted in the text regarding volcanic eruptions?

    <p>Harmful gases and ash posing health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can volcanic areas be valuable in terms of mineral resources, according to the text?

    <p>Presence of precious gems like diamonds in old volcanic pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate risk do people face during volcanic eruptions, as described in the text?

    <p>Potential contamination of drinking water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can volcanic activity impact climate patterns, based on the information provided?

    <p>Significantly altering climate patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle?

    <p>Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid but plastic-like rock?

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

    What is the Earth's outermost solid layer called?

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

    Which layer of the Earth is capable of flow due to its plastic-like nature?

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

    What is the composition of the liquid layer beneath the mantle?

    <p>Nickel and Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Earth's inner core located in relation to the outer core?

    <p>Below the outer core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common immediate impact of earthquakes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Resource shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process results in the formation of mid-ocean ridges?

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

    Why may developing countries suffer greater devastation from earthquakes compared to developed countries?

    <p>Less robust emergency response capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plate margin is responsible for the creation of deep-sea trenches and volcanic island arcs?

    <p>Destructive Margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that contributes to the formation of volcanoes according to the text?

    <p>Magma rising from beneath the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic differentiates a recumbent fold from other fold types?

    <p>It has limbs that are nearly horizontal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of stress leads to the formation of an overthrust fold (nappe)?

    <p>Compressive Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions that eject ash and lava fragments forming steep conical mounds?

    <p>Cinder Cone Volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes active volcanoes from dormant ones based on the text?

    <p>Recent activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves are responsible for causing the most destruction during earthquakes?

    <p>L-Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indicator used for monitoring ground changes in volcanoes?

    <p>Ground Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Shield Volcanoes differ from Composite Volcanoes based on their eruption style?

    <p>Gentle slope due to effusive eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario do synclines typically form?

    <p>When rock layers are downward U-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can Extinct Volcanoes be considered low-risk according to the text?

    <p>Historical inactivity in recorded history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant step in the process of volcano formation described in the text?

    <p>Magma rising through cracks in the crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of fold mountains like the Himalayas?

    <p>Compressive Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Nappe' is associated with which type of geological feature?

    <p>'Overthrust' Folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect differentiates the structure of Cinder Cone Volcanoes from Shield Volcanoes and Composite Volcanoes?

    <p>Steep conical mounds around the vent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcano is likely to have multiple vents or pipes, some of which may not reach the surface?

    <p>Shield Volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intrusive igneous body is typically characterized by horizontal structures?

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

    What is the main factor that determines crystal size in igneous rocks according to the text?

    <p>Rate of cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landform is primarily associated with sedimentary rock landscapes?

    <p>Karst landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metamorphic rocks from other rock types in the rock cycle?

    <p>Transformation under extreme pressure and temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of igneous rock landscapes?

    <p>Exposure of core-stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological activity is responsible for the formation of dykes and sills?

    <p>Magma intrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which seismic evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

    <p>Coal deposits in Antarctica and South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process leads to the formation of fold mountains?

    <p>Compression at convergent plate boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which seismic waves move the ground up and down and sideways, but only through solids?

    <p>Secondary Waves (S-waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the logarithmic scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

    <p>Richter scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the most destruction during earthquakes with their slow but powerful rolling motion?

    <p>Surface Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landforms are created by fault movements, such as the East African Rift Valley?

    <p>Rift Valleys (Grabens)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is commonly associated with fold mountain regions due to their terrain characteristics?

    <p>Terrace Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

    <p>Movement of tectonic plates at fault lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of faults are formed when rocks are pushed together?

    <p>Reverse Faults or Folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when an undersea earthquake lifts or lowers the ocean floor?

    <p>Tsunami Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Earth's outer core?

    <p>Nickel and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) located?

    <p>Between the crust and mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines the mantle's rock composition?

    <p>Solid but plastic-like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature can the mantle rock reach?

    <p>$2000°C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what state is the outer core of the Earth?

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

    What prevents the inner core from melting despite extreme heat?

    <p>Intense pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a detrimental impact of volcanic eruptions on water supplies, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Contamination by volcanic ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do volcanic features like geysers contribute to local economies, according to the text?

    <p>By attracting tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive characteristic of volcanic soils that makes them especially suitable for farming?

    <p>Rich in nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can volcanic areas be significant hubs for mineral resources according to the text?

    <p>Abundance of minerals in volcanic regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of risk do eruptions pose to health and safety, based on the information provided?

    <p>Harmful gas emissions and ash expulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant negative impact of lava flows during volcanic eruptions, as described in the text?

    <p>Destruction of settlements and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process is responsible for the creation of new crust and mid-ocean ridges?

    <p>Volcanic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fold is characterized by limbs that are nearly horizontal?

    <p>Recumbent fold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seismic waves are the fastest and can travel through both solids and liquids?

    <p>P waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a conservatively sliding plate margin, what can cause pressure build-up leading to severe earthquakes?

    <p>Sticking plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fault is formed when rocks are pulled apart?

    <p>Normal fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landform is created by the collision of two continental plates?

    <p>Fold mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are synclines different from anticlines in terms of shape?

    <p>Synclines are upward arch-like folds, while anticlines are downward U-shaped folds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rocks are formed through the alteration of existing igneous or sedimentary rocks under extreme pressure and temperature conditions without melting?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves magma filling cracks vertically across existing rock layers?

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

    What type of landform is generally characterized by caves, springs, and aquifers, formed in limestone rocks?

    <p>Karst landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory proposed the idea that all continents were once part of a single supercontinent called Pangaea?

    <p>Continental Drift theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of igneous activity forms large masses of rock deep below the Earth's surface, often exposed through erosion?

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

    Which factor significantly influences landscapes by determining a landform's resistance to erosion and permeability?

    <p>Geological structures and rock type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Lysotrosaurus' fossils found on continents now separated by oceans suggest what about their past geography?

    <p>They were once connected as a single landmass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process occurs at the collision margins of tectonic plates?

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

    Which type of seismic waves move only through solids and not liquids?

    <p>Secondary Waves (S-waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of earthquakes related to tectonic plate movement?

    <p>Movement of Tectonic Plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes based on the energy released?

    <p>Richter Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landform is created when rocks fracture due to tectonic forces and slide past each other?

    <p>Block Mountains (Horsts)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves are the fastest and travel through the Earth's crust?

    <p>Primary Waves (P-waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact on human activity in fold mountain regions due to their terrain characteristics?

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

    What is the term for an undersea disturbance that causes a series of ocean waves known as a tsunami?

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

    What type of rock landscape is primarily associated with faulting processes and fractures?

    <p>Fault-Block Landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor contributing to the creation of rift valleys like the East African Rift Valley?

    <p>Tension Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcanoes is characterized by gentle slopes formed by the effusive eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow great distances from a central vent?

    <p>Shield Volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that developing countries may suffer greater devastation from earthquakes compared to developed countries?

    <p>Less robust infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely consequence of disruption to water, gas, and electricity supplies immediately after an earthquake?

    <p>Shortages of essential resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological activity leads to the formation of fold mountains like the Himalayas?

    <p>Plate Tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves are responsible for causing the most destruction during earthquakes due to their side-to-side shaking motion?

    <p>L-Waves (Love Waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Composite Volcanoes (Stratovolcanoes) from Shield Volcanoes?

    <p>Explosive eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are volcano early warning systems like those in Japan and Mexico crucial?

    <p>To mitigate damage from eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key step in the formation of volcanoes that involves the magma rising through cracks or pipes in the Earth's crust?

    <p><strong>Rise Through Cracks</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the boundary between the Earth's outermost solid layer and the mantle?

    <p>Mohorovičić discontinuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer beneath Earth's crust can reach temperatures up to 5,000°C?

    <p>Outer Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the liquid layer located beneath the mantle?

    <p>Nickel and Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth remains solid despite extreme heat due to immense pressures?

    <p>Inner Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth extension of the mantle located beneath the Earth's crust?

    <p>~2,900 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's outermost solid layer?

    <p>~50 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rocks form due to extreme pressure and temperature conditions without melting?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rock type is characterized by caves, springs, and aquifers?

    <p>Sedimentary rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the large masses of igneous rock that form deep below the Earth's surface called?

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

    Which rock type results from the alteration of existing igneous or sedimentary rocks under extreme conditions?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures allow magma to move from deeper areas toward the Earth's surface?

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

    Which landform results from the erosion of surrounding material, leaving exposed core-stones?

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

    What is the process where magma does not reach the surface but cools and solidifies below ground called?

    <p>Intrusive igneous activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which evidence supports the theory of continental drift by showing matching rock formations across continents?

    <p>Jigsaw fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature do laccoliths and lopoliths have in common?

    <p>Horizontal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of earthquake waves move through solids and liquids but cause minimal damage?

    <p>Primary waves (P-waves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process is primarily responsible for shaping the Earth's crust through the movements of tectonic plates?

    <p>Folding and faulting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fold is characterized by limbs that are nearly horizontal and typically forms under very high pressure?

    <p>Recumbent fold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tectonic plate margin results in the formation of mountain ranges such as the Himalayas?

    <p>Collision margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geological activity can trigger violent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of deep-sea trenches?

    <p>Subduction zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key technique is used to detect slope changes in volcanoes and aid in monitoring volcanic activity?

    <p>Using tilt meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seismic waves can travel through solids and liquids and are the fastest during an earthquake?

    <p>P waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes monoclines from other types of folds?

    <p>&quot;Step-like&quot; rock layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tectonic plate margin allows magma to rise and solidify, forming new crust and mid-ocean ridges?

    <p>&quot;Constructive&quot; margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome is associated with rock layers being subjected to intense pressure at tectonic plate boundaries?

    <p>&quot;Buckling and folding&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Synclines are characterized by which shape in rock layers due to folding?

    <p>&quot;U-shaped&quot; folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of volcanic activity can contribute significantly to boosting local economies?

    <p>Presence of geysers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are volcanic soils considered highly fertile for farming?

    <p>Because they are rich in minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental risk is associated with volcanic eruptions according to the text?

    <p>Disruption of air travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mineral resource is highlighted as potentially found in volcanic areas?

    <p>Diamonds in old volcanic pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the significance of volcanic regions as mineral resource hubs?

    <p>Volcanic activity leading to mineral deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do volcanic eruptions affect water supplies negatively?

    <p>By contaminating water with volcanic ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waves are responsible for the most destruction during earthquakes?

    <p>Surface Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform is formed by the collision of two continental plates?

    <p>Rift Valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process is responsible for the formation of Block Mountains?

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

    Where is the Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) located?

    <p>Between Earth's crust and mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes based on the energy released?

    <p>Richter scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Rift Valleys differ from Block Mountains in terms of formation?

    <p><strong>Rift Valleys</strong> are caused by fault movements, while <strong>Block Mountains</strong> are formed between faults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Horsts from Grabens in terms of landforms associated with faults?

    <p><strong>Horsts</strong> are elevated blocks, whereas <strong>Grabens</strong> are depressed blocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid but plastic-like rock?

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

    What is the main factor that determines crystal size in igneous rocks?

    <p>Rate of cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Shield Volcanoes differ from Composite Volcanoes based on their eruption style?

    <p>Composite Volcanoes erupt basaltic lava, while Shield Volcanoes erupt andesitic lava.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcano is characterized by multiple layers of hardened lava, ash, and rock debris from successive explosive eruptions?

    <p>Composite Volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to the formation of magma in the Earth's mantle or lower crust?

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

    Why do developing countries often suffer greater devastation from earthquakes compared to developed countries?

    <p>Less stringent building codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes active volcanoes from dormant ones?

    <p>Recent eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves move the ground up and down and sideways, but only through solids?

    <p>S-waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Shield Volcanoes from Cinder Cone Volcanoes?

    <p>Formation by effusive eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact on human activity in fold mountain regions due to their terrain characteristics?

    <p>Limited urban growth opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do volcanic soils contribute to agriculture?

    <p>By providing rich nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Community Preparedness' efforts for earthquakes include:

    <p>Providing resources for local communities to respond effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classifies as an 'Extinct Volcano'?

    <p>Volcanoes that have shown no recent activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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