Volcano Champion Quiz

What is a volcano

• a volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface.

• a volcano is a mountain that has lava.

• a volcano is a tall pointy mountain where magma comes out.

• an island.

Where does the word "volcano" come from?

• From the Indian word for hot mountain.

• From the name of a Greek god, Volcan.

• From the name of a Roman god, Vulcan.

• From the bird name - falcon - that makes nests near it.

Where are volcanoes often found?

• Under the ocean.

• On other planets.

• At the boundaries of tectonic plates.

• Next to earthquakes.

What is a 'mantle plume'?

• They’re super-hot areas of rock inside the Earth!

• They're magma floating inside the crust.

• They are tunnels that lead to the core.

• They are the feathers of a male peacock.

How many people live within “danger range” of an active volcano?

• 1 million

• 1 billion

• 350 million

• 300 thousand

What are the three types of volcanoes?

• Dormant

• Extinct

• Live

• Active

What are the two main types of volcanoes?

• Fire

• Composite

• Shield

• Tall

What's the difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is melted rock. Lava is red hot.

• Magma is in the volcano. It is called 'lava' when the magma leaves the volcano.

• Magma is on the surface. Lava is underground.

• Magma and lava are the exact same thing.

Where can volcanoes be found?

• on the ocean floor

• under ice caps

• on other planets

• on land

Where is the world's LARGEST, ACTIVE volcano?

• Indonesia

• Thailand

• Japan

• Hawaii