Glaciers and Volcanoes

What is the process of glacier formation called?

• melting

• glaciation

• evaporation

• condensation

What are the two main types of glaciers?

• alpine glaciers and continental glaciers

• mountain glaciers and valley glaciers

• polar glaciers and tropical glaciers

• icebergs and ice shelves

How do glaciers erode the land?

• Plucking, abrasion, and freeze-thaw weathering

• Volcanic activity, earthquakes, and landslides

• Melting, evaporation, and condensation

• Chemical weathering, deposition, and sublimation

What is the term for the sharp, pyramid-like peak formed by glacial erosion?

• horn

• pinnacle

• spire

• peak

What causes a volcanic eruption?

• Earthquakes in the surrounding area

• Excessive rainfall

• Release of magma, gas, and other materials from a volcano's magma chamber

• Human activities such as mining

What is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• magma

• mud

• rock

• lava

What are the three main types of volcanic eruptions?

• ash eruptions, lava eruptions, and steam eruptions

• pyroclastic eruptions, magma eruptions, and gas eruptions

• violent eruptions, gentle eruptions, and steam eruptions

• explosive eruptions, effusive eruptions, and phreatomagmatic eruptions

What is the term for the opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected?

• volcano

• hurricane

• tornado

• earthquake

What is the largest volcano on Earth?

• Mauna Loa

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

What are the three main types of volcanoes?

• strato volcanoes

• caldera volcanoes

• dome volcanoes

• shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes