Volcano Quiz

What is a volcano?

• A type of rock found on Earth's surface

• A weak spot in the Earth's crust where molten material, or magma, comes to the surface

• A mountain that has never erupted

• A hot spring found in volcanic regions

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What is magma?

• A cold mixture of rock-forming substances

• Lava that has cooled down and solidified

• A molten mixture of rock-forming substances, gases and water from the mantle

• The ash emitted by a volcano

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What is lava?

• Magma that has cooled down and solidified

• A type of volcanic rock

• Magma that has reached the surface

• The smoke released from a volcano

Which of the following regions is known for its volcanic activity according to the map?

• The interior of the African continent

• The west coast of South America

• The eastern coast of Australia

• The northern plains of Asia

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According to the map, where are plate boundaries NOT found?

• Along the western coast of North America

• In the central part of the Atlantic Ocean

• Across the central part of Asia

• Around the outer edges of the Pacific Ocean

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How many active volcanoes are there on land?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A major volcanic belt formed by the many volcanoes that rim the Atlantic Ocean

• A major volcanic belt formed by the many volcanoes that rim the Pacific Ocean

• A minor volcanic belt formed by a few volcanoes in the Indian Ocean

• A term used to describe the volcanic activity in the Arctic region

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Where do most volcanoes form?

• At convergent boundaries only

• At divergent boundaries and subduction zones

• At hot spots and convergent boundaries

• Only at mid-ocean ridges

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What happens to the oceanic plate at convergent boundaries that leads to the formation of volcanoes?

• The oceanic plate is pushed upwards, creating mountains.

• The oceanic plate subducts and melts back into magma.

• The oceanic plate collides and forms a large landmass.

• The oceanic plate breaks apart, releasing lava.

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What is an Island Arc in the context of volcanic activity?

• A single volcano located on an island.

• A mountain range formed by volcanic activity.

• A string of islands formed by the curve of the deep ocean trench.

• A circular formation of volcanic islands surrounding a lagoon.