19 Questions
What is a volcano
a mountain that can erupt
Which part of a volcano is where lava flows out?
crater
What is the molten rock that comes out of a volcano called?
lava
What is the name of the opening at the top of a volcano?
hole
What do we call the hot, melted rock inside a volcano?
magma
What is the name of the smoke and ash that comes out of a volcano?
clouds
what gas do volcanos release into the air during eruption
carbon dioxide
Which famous volcano erupted in 79 AD, burying the city of Pompeii in Italy?
Mount Vesuvius
What do you call a volcano that has not erupted for a very long time and is not
expected to erupt again?
extinct volcano
True or False: Volcanic eruptions can create new islands.
True
What safety measures should you take if you live near a volcano?
Listen to local authorities, have an emergency kit ready, and follow evacuation orders if given.
Which of these can help protect you from volcanic ash during an eruption?
mount etna
Which of the following volcano is in Japan?
Mount Fuji
Which of the following volcano is in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which type of volcanic eruption can shoot out a mixture of hot gas, ash, and
rocks explosively into the sky?
Pyroclastic eruption
What is a geyser?
A hot spring that periodically shoots up water and steam
can under water volcanic eruption create a tsunami?
False
What is the primary use of geothermal hot springs in volcanic areas?
swimming
Which volcanic region is famous for its Blue Lagoon, a popular geothermal spa
for relaxation?
iceland
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