Geography Term 4 end of unit quiz

Which of these definitions describe the layer of the earth called the mantle?

• The outermost and thinnest layer

• The widest part consisting of semi-molten magma

• The warmest layer in the centre

• The widest part consisting of rock and ice

Where is Mount Vesuvius located?

• Italy
• Greece
• Spain
• France

What are tectonic plates?

• Large pieces of the Earth's surface that move and interact with each other

• Layers of rock found deep within the Earth's crust

• Giant boulders that float on the surface of the ocean
• Small fragments of the Earth's atmosphere that cause earthquakes

What is a dormant volcano?

• A volcano that has never erupted before
• A volcano that is constantly erupting
• A volcano that has completely stopped all volcanic activity
• A volcano that is currently inactive but might erupt again in the future

How are volcanoes formed?

• Through the movement of tectonic plates.

• Through the movement of tectonic plates and volcanic activity.

• By the influence of solar flares
• Through the melting of polar ice caps

What causes a volcano to erupt?

• Heavy rainfall
• Global warming
• Earth's rotation slowing down
• Build-up of pressure from magma