Unit 15: Understanding Volcanoes

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What type of materials are primarily emitted during volcanic eruptions?

Only gases

Gases, liquids, and solids (correct)

Only solid materials

Only liquids and gases

Which of the following is a source of energy harnessed from volcanic activity?

Wind energy

Geothermal energy (correct)

Solar energy

Nuclear energy

What is a significant environmental benefit of harnessing volcanic energy?

It is not a renewable resource.

It causes irreversible land damage.

It decreases reliance on fossil fuels. (correct)

It produces significant greenhouse gases.

Which of the following is NOT typically emitted from volcanic eruptions?

Liquid water (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is geothermally harnessed energy considered environmentally friendly?

It is a sustainable and renewable energy source. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common gaseous material released during a volcanic eruption?

Carbon dioxide (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge in utilizing volcanic energy?

Limited availability of volcanic sites (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these phenomena is most likely to occur following a volcanic eruption?

Earthquakes due to tectonic movement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does volcanic ash play in the ecosystem post-eruption?

Enhances soil fertility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for harnessing geothermal energy?

Hydroelectric dams (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are potentially active volcanoes monitored for?

To predict and mitigate eruptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines an extinct volcano?

A volcano that is unlikely to erupt again (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes dormant volcanoes?

Volcanoes that have not erupted in a long time but may do so in the future (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a classification system important for volcanic activity?

To increase understanding of eruption dynamics (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are eruptions typically classified?

Based on eruptive style, explosivity, volume of debris, and column height (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was observed during the dissimilar eruptions in the volcano experiment?

Variations in wax size affected eruption speed and quality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor might account for differences in eruption speed during experiments?

The physical dimensions of the wax cubes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does an eruption column's height indicate?

The explosivity and strength of the eruption (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Benham Rise?

It is an example of a large igneous province (LIP). (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Plate Tectonics theory indicate about tectonic processes?

They are directly influenced by plate interactions at their boundaries. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What geological phenomena occurs at divergent boundaries?

Volcanism manifests as ridges or fissures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of decompression melting at convergent boundaries?

Release of pressure during subduction. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates lava from magma?

Magma is molten rock beneath the surface, whereas lava is molten rock on the surface. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is volcanism linked to mass extinctions caused by Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs)?

The emissions from LIPs can alter climate conditions dramatically. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main structural difference of volcanoes based on their types?

Volcanic structures vary due to different magma properties and behaviors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a dome-shaped volcano?

It has a wide base and a gentle slope. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unit 15: Understanding Volcanoes

Volcanoes are openings in the Earth's surface where magma, pyroclastic materials, and gases erupt.
Volcanism is the process where magma rises to the surface and becomes lava.
Volcanoes are classified based on their structure (e.g., shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, cinder cones) and activity (e.g., active, potentially active, inactive).
Volcanic activity varies and is not always in the form of a mountainous landform.
Different plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform) are associated with different types of volcanism,.
Magma is molten rock material located beneath the surface.
Lava is magma that reaches the Earth's surface.
Magmas and lavas have different compositions and viscosities, influencing their eruptive style.
Eruptions can be effusive (producing lava flows) or explosive (producing pyroclastic debris).
Eruptions are classified by their style, explosivity, and volume of debris, and the height of the resulting eruption column.
Eruptions can be driven by thermal expansion of dissolved gases in lava, or by interaction with water.
Volcanic eruptions release various materials such as lava, pyroclastic debris, gases, and ash.
The Philippines has a high amount of volcanic activity due to its location in the "Ring of Fire."
PHIVOLCS is the agency responsible for monitoring volcanoes in the Philippines and uses a classification system for this purpose.
The four most active volcanoes in the Philippines are Mt. Kanlaon, Mt. Bulusan, Taal Volcano, and Mayon Volcano.
There are 23 active volcanoes currently monitored by PHIVOLCS.
The Philippines has 281 inactive volcanoes.
The geothermal system is a confined area where groundwater transfers heat from a heat source to a heat sink and is the basis for energy exploitation.
There are currently 8 geothermal plants in the Philippines.
Geothermal energy is an attractive business venture.

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