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What are the three types of volcanoes based on shape?
What are the three types of volcanoes based on shape?
- Smooth, Rough, Pointed
- Shield, Cinder Cone, Composite (correct)
- Round, Triangular, Square
- Tall, Short, Sloping
How many categories do volcanic eruptions have based on their intensity and characteristics?
How many categories do volcanic eruptions have based on their intensity and characteristics?
- Three
- Five (correct)
- Six
- Four
What determines if a volcano is classified as active or inactive?
What determines if a volcano is classified as active or inactive?
- The number of surrounding trees
- The color of its lava
- Its record of eruption (correct)
- Its location on Earth
How do examples like Mount Saint Helens and Mount Fuji help in understanding volcanoes?
How do examples like Mount Saint Helens and Mount Fuji help in understanding volcanoes?
Why are volcanoes essential for sustaining life on Earth?
Why are volcanoes essential for sustaining life on Earth?
Why is understanding different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions important?
Why is understanding different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions important?
What are the five types of volcanic eruptions based on their intensity and characteristics?
What are the five types of volcanic eruptions based on their intensity and characteristics?
Which type of eruption is characterized by violent explosions from the release of steam and gases?
Which type of eruption is characterized by violent explosions from the release of steam and gases?
How are active volcanoes differentiated from inactive volcanoes?
How are active volcanoes differentiated from inactive volcanoes?
What is the primary role of oceans and landforms in shaping weather and climate?
What is the primary role of oceans and landforms in shaping weather and climate?
What causes winds to move around the Earth in specific directions?
What causes winds to move around the Earth in specific directions?
Why is understanding different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions important?
Why is understanding different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions important?
How does the reflectivity of the Earth's surface impact climate?
How does the reflectivity of the Earth's surface impact climate?
What role do greenhouse gases play in climate change?
What role do greenhouse gases play in climate change?
How do alterations in greenhouse gas levels affect long-term climate patterns?
How do alterations in greenhouse gas levels affect long-term climate patterns?
How can reducing greenhouse gas emissions help mitigate climate change?
How can reducing greenhouse gas emissions help mitigate climate change?
What effect does the burning of fossil fuels have on the greenhouse effect?
What effect does the burning of fossil fuels have on the greenhouse effect?
