Volcanoes and Eruptions Overview

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What is the most abundant gas during a volcanic eruption?

Sulfur Dioxide

Hydrogen Sulfide

Carbon Dioxide

Water Vapor (correct)

Why does water vapor contribute to global warming?

It is noncombustible

It is heavier than air

It reflects sunlight back into space

It traps heat in the atmosphere (correct)

Which gas expelled through volcanic eruptions is referred to as a greenhouse gas?

Sulfur Dioxide

Hydrogen Sulfide

Hydrochloric Acid

Carbon Dioxide (correct)

What do sulfuric acid aerosols created by sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere do?

Reflect sunlight back into space Signup and view all the answers

How do water vapor emissions from volcanic eruptions influence the water cycle?

By adding water to the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What harmful effect does breathing in highly concentrated carbon dioxide have on humans?

Respiratory system damage Signup and view all the answers

How do hydrogen sulfide and hydrochloric acid released in trace amounts from volcanoes affect human health?

Harm respiratory system and induce somatic disorders Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of carbon dioxide makes it difficult for humans to detect through smell?

Its odorless property Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of a volcanic eruption?

The buildup of magma in a chamber beneath the volcano Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is not commonly released during a volcanic eruption?

Methane Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential hazard of inhaling gases released during a volcanic eruption?

Serious health problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of a volcanic eruption, in addition to gases?

Lava Signup and view all the answers

How do volcanic gases reach the Earth's surface?

They are dissolved in magma and brought to the surface Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of inhaling carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide released during a volcanic eruption?

Suffocation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about volcanic eruptions is true?

They emit immense amounts of gases Signup and view all the answers

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What is the most abundant gas during a volcanic eruption?

Why does water vapor contribute to global warming?

Which gas expelled through volcanic eruptions is referred to as a greenhouse gas?

What do sulfuric acid aerosols created by sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere do?

How do water vapor emissions from volcanic eruptions influence the water cycle?

What harmful effect does breathing in highly concentrated carbon dioxide have on humans?

How do hydrogen sulfide and hydrochloric acid released in trace amounts from volcanoes affect human health?

What characteristic of carbon dioxide makes it difficult for humans to detect through smell?

What is the primary cause of a volcanic eruption?

Which of the following gases is not commonly released during a volcanic eruption?

What is a potential hazard of inhaling gases released during a volcanic eruption?

What is the primary component of a volcanic eruption, in addition to gases?

How do volcanic gases reach the Earth's surface?

What is a potential consequence of inhaling carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide released during a volcanic eruption?

Which of the following statements about volcanic eruptions is true?

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