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What is a Volcano?
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  • 1. A volcano is a geological formation that occurs when magma from beneath the Earth's crust escapes to the surface, often resulting in the eruption of lava, ash, and gases. These natural structures can vary widely in shape, size, and activity level, ranging from the towering stratovolcanoes, characterized by their steep profiles and explosive eruptions, to the broad, gently sloping shield volcanoes that predominantly produce fluid lava flows. Volcanoes are typically found at tectonic plate boundaries, where the movement of these plates creates conditions favorable for volcanic activity, but they can also occur in the interior of tectonic plates at hot spots. The eruptions of volcanoes can lead to significant geological and environmental changes, creating new landforms and releasing ash that can impact air quality and climate. Moreover, volcanoes are not only fascinating geological phenomena but can also pose gravely dangerous threats to nearby ecosystems and human settlements, making their study essential for understanding both the Earth's processes and the risks associated with living in proximity to these powerful natural features.

    What is magma?
A) Solid rock found on the Earth's surface.
B) The gas released during a volcanic eruption.
C) Liquid water in geothermal springs.
D) Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.
  • 2. What is a caldera?
A) A large depression formed after a volcanic eruption.
B) A small volcanic vent.
C) A mountain range.
D) A type of lava flow.
  • 3. What gas is most commonly released during a volcanic eruption?
A) Carbon monoxide.
B) Water vapor.
C) Nitrogen.
D) Ozone.
  • 4. What is tephra?
A) Magma that has cooled inside the Earth.
B) A type of volcanic gas.
C) Fragmented material ejected during a volcanic eruption.
D) A layer of solidified lava.
  • 5. What is a stratovolcano?
A) An underwater volcano.
B) A flat, shield-shaped volcano.
C) A small volcanic cone.
D) A steep-sided volcano built up from multiple layers of ash and lava.
  • 6. Which volcano erupted in 1980 causing significant destruction?
A) Mount St. Helens.
B) Mauna Loa.
C) Mount Vesuvius.
D) Kilauea.
  • 7. What does a volcanologist study?
A) Earthquakes only.
B) Only extinct volcanoes.
C) Meteorological phenomena.
D) Volcanoes and volcanic activity.
  • 8. What is a shield volcano?
A) An underwater volcano.
B) A small volcanic crater.
C) A broad, dome-shaped volcano with gentle slopes.
D) A steep, conical volcano.
  • 9. What is volcanic ash?
A) Liquid magma that cools quickly.
B) Small fragments of rock and glass ejected during eruptions.
C) A type of gas released during an eruption.
D) Water vapor released from a volcano.
  • 10. What is 'lava'?
A) A type of volcanic gas.
B) Solid rock formed from magma.
C) A deep ocean water current.
D) Magma that has reached the Earth's surface.
  • 11. Which volcanic gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A) Carbon dioxide.
B) Hydrogen sulfide.
C) Nitrogen.
D) Oxygen.
  • 12. What is a volcanic arc?
A) A region with no volcanic activity.
B) A circular feature of a single volcano.
C) A type of lava plateau.
D) A chain of volcanoes formed above a subduction zone.
  • 13. Which of the following can trigger a volcanic eruption?
A) Strong winds.
B) Ocean tides.
C) Sunlight changes.
D) Magma pressure increasing.
  • 14. Where do most volcanoes occur?
A) Along tectonic plate boundaries.
B) In the center of continents.
C) In desert areas.
D) High up in the atmosphere.
  • 15. What is the term for a volcanic mudflow?
A) Lahar
B) Tephra
C) Pyroclastic flow
D) Caldera
  • 16. What is the term for volcanic debris that includes ash and rock fragments?
A) Tephra
B) Sediment
C) Soil
D) Granite
  • 17. Which country is home to the famous Mount Fuji?
A) Japan
B) Italy
C) Chile
D) Indonesia
  • 18. What type of volcano has steep, conical profiles?
A) Flood basalt
B) Stratovolcano
C) Cinder cone
D) Shield volcano
  • 19. What phenomenon can occur after a volcanic eruption due to ash and debris?
A) Mudslides
B) Tsunamis
C) Lahars
D) Earthquakes
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