15 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a Shield Volcano?
Has a wide base with gentle sloping sides
Which type of volcano is formed by explosive eruptions and has bowl-shaped craters at the summit?
Cinder Cone Volcano
How are Composite Volcanoes, or Stratovolcanoes, characterized?
Composed of alternating layers of lava and cinders
What distinguishes an Active Volcano?
Showing regular signs of activity like earthquakes and gas emissions
Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with Shield Volcanoes?
Quiet eruption
What is the defining feature of Cinder Cone Volcanoes?
Bowl-shaped craters at the summit
How is a Shield Volcano's cone typically composed?
Purely of lava that poured out and solidified during mild eruption
What type of eruption is associated with torn lava forming tephra?
Explosive
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by low silica content in magma?
Non-explosive
What is the primary benefit of volcanic eruption to agriculture?
Creation of fertile soil
What gas released during volcanic eruptions can lead to acid precipitation?
Sulfur dioxide
Which type of volcano has the potential to cause the greatest volcanic threat despite being inactive?
Dormant volcano
What is the main source of geothermal energy mentioned in the text?
Heat beneath the earth's surface
Which volcano is provided as an example of a dormant volcano in the text?
Mt. Pinatubo
What leads to the beginning of an eruption according to the text?
Pressure on the magma chamber forcing magma up
Test your knowledge on volcanoes and volcanic activities with this quiz. Learn about the changes on Earth's surface due to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the types of volcanoes, and safety measures to take before, during, and after an eruption.
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