12 Questions
What type of lava is associated with effusive or non-explosive eruptions?
Runny, low viscosity lava
What is the typical height of a cinder cone volcano?
Both a and b
Which type of volcano is considered the most explosive and dangerous?
Composite volcanoes
What is the main difference between effusive and explosive eruptions?
Effusive eruptions allow lava to flow down the sides, while explosive eruptions blow the top off
What is the main feature that distinguishes cinder cone volcanoes from composite volcanoes?
Cinder cone volcanoes are made of pyroclastic materials, while composite volcanoes are made of lava flows
What is the typical composition of the lava found in composite volcanoes?
Granitic lava with high silica content
Which type of volcano is expected to erupt again in the near future?
Active volcanoes
What is a volcanic neck?
The solid remains of magma that filled the conduit of an extinct volcano
Which of the following is an example of a dormant volcano?
Mount Fuji
What is the primary characteristic of a shield volcano?
Broad and gently sloping sides
Which type of volcano is at the end of its life and can no longer erupt?
Extinct volcano
What is the typical diameter of the base of a shield volcano?
More than 100 km
Learn about the different types of volcanoes based on their volcanic activity, including Active Volcanoes, Dormant Volcanoes, and Extinct Volcanoes. Understand the characteristics and examples of each type of volcano.
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