Topic 4.4 Test Flashcards

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What is a shield volcano primarily composed of?

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Mafic lava

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Cinder cone volcanoes are typically:

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Small with steep sides

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What is another name for a stratovolcano?

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Composite cone

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What is a caldera?

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A large volcanic crater

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Pyroclastic material refers to:

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Solid fragments ejected from a volcano

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The finest type of volcanic material is:

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Volcanic dust

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Lapilli are best described as:

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Small rock fragments ejected from a volcano

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Which of the following is the largest type of pyroclastic material?

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Volcanic blocks

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Mafic lava is typically:

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Low in silica and very fluid

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Felsic lava is characterized by:

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High silica content and explosive eruptions