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Which type of rocks are solidified from lava on the Earth's surface?
Which type of rocks are solidified from lava on the Earth's surface?
- Metamorphic rocks
- Extrusive rocks (correct)
- Plutonic rocks
- Sedimentary rocks
What type of volcanic eruption can produce broad plateaus?
What type of volcanic eruption can produce broad plateaus?
- Fissure eruptions (correct)
- Cinder cone eruptions
- Dome eruptions
- Ash eruptions
Which type of magma composition is less commonly associated with volcanic eruptions?
Which type of magma composition is less commonly associated with volcanic eruptions?
- Intermediate
- Ultramafic
- Mafic
- Felsic (correct)
What is the most abundant volcanic gas released during eruptions?
What is the most abundant volcanic gas released during eruptions?
In addition to water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, which gas is also considered an important volcanic gas?
In addition to water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, which gas is also considered an important volcanic gas?
What type of lava flow is characterized by a smooth, 'ropey' surface?
What type of lava flow is characterized by a smooth, 'ropey' surface?
What is the term for large, streamlined masses of lava that are ejected as liquids and solidify in the air?
What is the term for large, streamlined masses of lava that are ejected as liquids and solidify in the air?
What is the most common type of lava erupted on Earth, with over 90% being this type?
What is the most common type of lava erupted on Earth, with over 90% being this type?
Which volcanic flow type is extremely dangerous, consisting of hot ash and rock fragments infused with expanding volcanic gases?
Which volcanic flow type is extremely dangerous, consisting of hot ash and rock fragments infused with expanding volcanic gases?
What is the term for a mudflow that results from pyroclastic materials saturated with water moving downhill?
What is the term for a mudflow that results from pyroclastic materials saturated with water moving downhill?
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