Types of Volcanic Eruptions Quiz

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Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by a violent eruption due to the contact between water and magma?

  • Strombolian
  • Phreatomagmatic (correct)
  • Plinian
  • Vulcanian

What is the characteristic of a short-lived, stream-driven volcanic eruption?

  • Strombolian
  • Hydrothermal (correct)
  • Plinian
  • Vulcanian

In terms of volcanic landforms, what is the name of the lowest part or supporting layer of a volcano?

  • Base (correct)
  • Summit
  • Slope
  • Crater

Which record of volcanic activity is characterized by an eruption column reaching up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra?

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Which type of volcano is Mayon volcano classified as based on its perfect cone shape?

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What eruption style is characterized by the production of columns of ashes and hot rocks coming into contact with water, as seen in Taal Volcano's eruption?

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Which of the following is NOT a sign indicating an impending volcanic eruption?

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Where can we find an opening on the external part of a volcano that may be either a crater or a caldera?

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Which of the following indicators could suggest an imminent volcanic eruption?

<p>Increase in the extent of drying up of vegetation around the volcano’s upper slopes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following volcanoes in the Philippines is correctly classified as a Composite Cone?

<p>Mayon Volcano (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a typical external part of a volcano?

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Which description does NOT fit an active volcano?

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Phreatomagmatic Eruption

Violent eruption caused by magma and water interaction.

Hydrothermal Eruption

Short-lived eruption driven by steam.

Volcano Base

The lowest or supporting layer of a volcano.

Plinian Eruption

Eruption column reaching 20km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall.

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Composite Volcano

Volcano with a nearly perfect cone shape.

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Phreatomagmatic

Eruptions producing ash columns and hot rocks contacting water.

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Volcanic Indicators

Explosion with lava and ashes is a sign of eruption, not indication.

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Volcano Summit

Opening on the volcano's exterior (crater/caldera).

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Pre-eruption Indicators

Drying vegetation on upper slopes can indicate eruption.

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Composite Cone Volcano (Philippines)

Mayon Volcano

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Magma

Molten rock under the surface.

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Active Volcano

Erupted in the last 10,000 years.

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