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Which of the following is the correct definition of volcanoes?
Which of the following is the correct definition of volcanoes?
- A type of mountain that forms when tectonic plates collide
- A natural opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt (correct)
- A type of weathering that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces
- A type of rock that is formed from cooled lava
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
- Tidal forces
- Human activities
- Earthquakes (correct)
- Rainfall
What are the potential hazards associated with volcanic eruptions?
What are the potential hazards associated with volcanic eruptions?
- Air pollution
- Landslides
- Flooding
- All of the above (correct)