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