Volcanic Ash and Geothermal Energy Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of volcanic eruptions?

  • Volcanic ash can decrease the Earth's average temperature for a few years
  • A thick layer of volcanic ash can collapse building roofs (correct)
  • Heat can be harnessed from the interior of the Earth for geothermal power plants
  • Geysers can be used to produce energy

    • Which of the following statements about the Tiwi Geothermal Plant is correct?

  • It is not susceptible to being triggered by earthquakes
  • It is located in Albay province (correct)
  • It is a form of energy that cannot be replenished within a human lifetime
  • It uses hot water and steam from deep within the Earth

    • What is the cause of the change of seasons?

  • Global warming
  • The tilt of Earth's axis (correct)
  • Planting trees
  • Volcanic eruptions

    • Which of the following is a practice being implemented to help minimize the effects of global warming?

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

    What is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?

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

    How were constellations originally named and identified?

    <p>As people or animals they may have resembled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors determines the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?

    <p>The silica content of the magma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by a high eruption column and widespread dispersal of volcanic ash?

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

    How can geologists determine if a volcano is likely to erupt soon?

    <p>By detecting increased seismic activity near the volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feature formed when groundwater heated by magma rises to the surface?

    <p>A hot spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a volcanic cone?

    <p>The alternating layers of lava and ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do volcanic belts tend to form on Earth?

    <p>Along the boundaries of tectonic plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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