Science 9 (Review)

The climate in an area is the same in all parts of the Earth.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Cannot be determined

The VEI is the relative measure of the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption. What does VEI stands for?

• Volcanic Explosivity Index

• Volcanic Earthquake Index

• Volcanic Exclusivity Index

• Volcanic Engagement Index

This is considered to be the simplest type of volcano in the world.

• Cinder cone volcano

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Supervolcano

This is the opening located in a crater where molten rock comes out.

• Caldera

• Vent

• Summit

• Magma chamber

Which of the following statements is not true about the characteristics of composite volcanoes?

• They have a conduit system, which contains a central or clustered group of vents

• They are made of alternating layers of pyroclastic materials and solidified lava flows

• They increase in size overtime because of their resistance to erosion

• They have a short life span and are considered temporary

What type of energy can be tapped or harnessed from volcanoes?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Hydrothermal energy

Cooling of rocks is a process that results to the formation of igneous rocks.

• True

• Maybe

• False

• Cannot be determined

Which of the type of volcanoes given below erupts lava with high viscosity?

• Shield volcano

• Supervolcano

• Volcanic dome

• None of the above

This is considered the most explosive and powerful volcanic eruption.

• Hawaiian

• Vulcanian

• Strombolian

• Plinian

This volcano is considered to be the largest volcano in the world which is located in Hawaii.

• Kilauea Volcano

• Mauna Loa

• Krakatoa Volcano

• Yellowstone