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What is the main function of the conduit in a volcano?
What is the main function of the conduit in a volcano?
- It connects the magma chamber to the crater. (correct)
- It is the accumulation point for ejected materials.
- It is the main opening from which lava is expelled.
- It forms the external structure of the volcano.
What characterizes an active volcano?
What characterizes an active volcano?
- It is visually similar to dormant volcanic formations.
- It has had at least one eruption in the past 10,000 years. (correct)
- It has shown no volcanic activity recently.
- It has not erupted for the last 10,000 years.
Which of the following statements about the crater of a volcano is true?
Which of the following statements about the crater of a volcano is true?
- It is a solid mass of cooled lava.
- It is the main vent from which lava escapes.
- It is a funnel-shaped hollow at the top of the vent. (correct)
- It is a channel below the earth where magma accumulates.
What is classified as a potentially active volcano?
What is classified as a potentially active volcano?
What is the role of the magmatic chamber in a volcano?
What is the role of the magmatic chamber in a volcano?
What are the main materials expelled during a volcanic eruption?
What are the main materials expelled during a volcanic eruption?
Which of the following best describes a side vent in a volcano?
Which of the following best describes a side vent in a volcano?
What differentiates inactive volcanoes from active ones?
What differentiates inactive volcanoes from active ones?
What characteristic of magma primarily affects the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
What characteristic of magma primarily affects the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
Which type of lava flow is known for its rough and jagged surface?
Which type of lava flow is known for its rough and jagged surface?
What is the primary role of a turbine in a geothermal power plant?
What is the primary role of a turbine in a geothermal power plant?
Which of the following represents a negative impact associated with harnessing geothermal energy?
Which of the following represents a negative impact associated with harnessing geothermal energy?
What does the cooling tower in a geothermal power plant do?
What does the cooling tower in a geothermal power plant do?
In the context of geothermal energy, what is a production well used for?
In the context of geothermal energy, what is a production well used for?
Which volcanic hazard is associated with the downward flow of hot ash and gas?
Which volcanic hazard is associated with the downward flow of hot ash and gas?
What is the function of transmission lines in a geothermal power system?
What is the function of transmission lines in a geothermal power system?
Flashcards
What is a volcano?
What is a volcano?
A geological formation where molten rock, gases, and ash are ejected from the Earth's interior.
What is a magma chamber?
What is a magma chamber?
A pool of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust.
What is a main vent?
What is a main vent?
The main opening on a volcano's surface through which lava, gas, and ash erupt.
What is a conduit?
What is a conduit?
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What is a side vent?
What is a side vent?
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What is a crater?
What is a crater?
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What is lava?
What is lava?
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What is an ash and gas cloud?
What is an ash and gas cloud?
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Viscosity
Viscosity
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Lava flow
Lava flow
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Aa lava flow
Aa lava flow
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Pahoehoe lava flow
Pahoehoe lava flow
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Pyroclastic flow
Pyroclastic flow
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Lateral blast
Lateral blast
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Volcanic gas
Volcanic gas
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Lahar
Lahar
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Test your knowledge about the structure and functions of volcanoes with this quiz. Explore concepts such as the conduit, magmatic chamber, and the classification of volcanoes. Perfect for students learning about geological phenomena.
