The Forgotten Volcanoes of Australia
  • 1. Which state contains the famous Tower Hill volcanic crater?
A) Queensland
B) Tasmania
C) New South Wales
D) Victoria
  • 2. What is a primary feature of volcanic landscapes?
A) Marshlands
B) Cinder cones
C) Coral reefs
D) Sandstone cliffs
  • 3. Mount Gambier is known for which volcanic formation?
A) Uluru
B) Cradle Mountain
C) The Olgas
D) Blue Lake
  • 4. Which is considered the largest volcanic eruption in Australia?
A) The eruption of Kosciuszko
B) The eruption of Fisher's Island
C) The eruption of Mount Wellington
D) The eruption of Mount Gambier
  • 5. What is the predominant rock type found in volcanic regions?
A) Limestone
B) Sandstone
C) Granite
D) Basalt
  • 6. What is 'tuff'?
A) A form of limestone
B) A rock formed from volcanic ash
C) A mineral found in igneous rock
D) A type of sedimentary rock
  • 7. What are volcanic soils often referred to as?
A) Andosols
B) Mollisols
C) Entisols
D) Oxisols
  • 8. What is a common use for basalt rock in Australia?
A) Aquaculture
B) Road construction
C) Farming
D) Timber production
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