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?

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

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

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

    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?

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

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

    <p>Explosion with lava and ashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    What is NOT a typical external part of a volcano?

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

    Which description does NOT fit an active volcano?

    <p>Have not erupted for the last 10,000 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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