Volcanoes Quiz

What is the primary classification of volcanoes based on?

• Shape and size

• Location

• Eruption frequency

• Age

Which type of volcano often appears as tall steep mountains?

• Stratovolcanoes

• Shield volcanoes

• Calderas

• Mid-ocean ridges

What is the temperature range of lava above ground?

• Below 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100-500 degrees Fahrenheit

• 500-1000 degrees Fahrenheit

• Over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the phenomenon called when a volcano erupts with searing hot gas and ash?

• Pyroclastic flow

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Lahar

What is the highest measurement on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?

• VEI 5

• VEI 7

• VEI 8

• VEI 10

When did the most destructive volcanic eruption ever witnessed occur?

• 1815

• 1915

• 2015

• 2115

What did Mount Tambora become after its eruption in 1815?

• A shield volcano

• A mid-ocean ridge

• A caldera

• A stratovolcano