Volcanoes: Structure and Parts
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What type of volcano has a steep slope and wide crater?

  • Lava dome volcano
  • Composite volcano
  • Cinder cone volcano (correct)
  • Shield volcano
  • What is the term for a violent eruption due to contact between water and magma?

  • Phreatic
  • Phreatomagmatic (correct)
  • Vulcanian
  • Strombolian
  • Which type of eruption is characterized by a periodic, weak to violent eruption with fountain lava?

  • Phreatic
  • Strombolian (correct)
  • Phreatomagmatic
  • Vulcanian
  • What is the term for an excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastic materials?

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

    What type of volcano has a broad shape with gently sloping sides that spread out over a large area?

    <p>Shield volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volcanoes with their locations:

    <p>Mount Fuji = Japan Mount Kilimanjaro = Tanzania Mount Arayat = Pampanga Mount Apo = Davao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of volcanoes with their characteristics:

    <p>Cinder Cone = Steep slope and wide crater Composite = Large symmetrical cone with steep sides Shield = Broad with gently sloping sides Lava Dome = Formed when lava accumulates around the vent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volcanic eruptions with their descriptions:

    <p>Phreatic = Short-lived and steam-driven eruption Phreatomagmatic = Violent eruption due to contact between water and magma Strombolian = Periodic, weak to violent eruption with fountain lava Vulcanian = Tall eruption columns with pyroclastic flow and ash fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volcanoes with their types:

    <p>Mount Mayabobo = Cinder Cone Mount Kanlaon = Composite Mauna Loa = Shield Mount Amorong = Lava Dome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volcanic eruptions with their examples:

    <p>Phreatic = Taal Volcano (Batangas, January 12, 2020) Phreatomagmatic = Taal Volcano (Batangas, July 1, 2021) Vulcanian = Mount Pinatubo (Zambales, June 15, 1991) Strombolian = Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

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