Volcano Quiz

What happened on May 18, 1980, at Mount St. Helens?

• It became the tallest mountain in Washington State

• A new volcano was formed

• A side of the mountain was destroyed due to an eruption

• The mountain experienced a minor earthquake

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What was the consequence of the volcanic eruption in Iceland on April 14, 2010?

• Airports across Europe had to be shut down

• It resulted in a new island formation

• It caused a tsunami

• It led to a permanent change in climate

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What is the estimated temperature of Earth's core?

• About 500°F

• About 70°F

• About 7,300°F

• About 1,000°F

What term do geologists use for vent depressions that are a mile or less in diameter?

• Pit

• Basin

• Crater

• Caldera

Which type of volcano is not mentioned in the text?

• Lava domes

• Composite volcanoes

• Shield volcanoes

• Cinder cones

What defines an active volcano?

• Has erupted in the last 10,000 years

• Only erupts underwater

• Will never erupt again

• Has not erupted in tens of thousands of years

What is lava?

• Underground pools of magma

• Magma that reaches the surface

• Magma that has cooled and solidified

• Steam produced by magma

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What can volcanic eruptions produce?

• Lava, ash, and steam

• Only ash

• Only steam

• Only lava

Where do most active volcanoes occur?

• In polar regions

• Only on islands

• Around the edges of continents

• In the deep ocean