Geophysics and Volcanology Quiz 2

What is Dr. Noel M Bartlow's field of expertise?

• Marine Biology

• Astrophysics

• Geophysics

• Botany

Which university did Dr. Noel M Bartlow attend for her PhD?

• Stanford University

• MIT

• Harvard University

• University of California

What is a Caldera volcano?

• A volcano that erupts frequently

• A volcano that is underwater

• A volcano with a cone shape

• A volcano that forms a lake

What should you do during an earthquake to stay safe?

• Run outside

• Stand under a doorway

• Duck, cover, and hold on

• Stay in bed

What is the main advice for surviving an explosive volcanic eruption?

• Take shelter in a building

• Get as far away as possible

• Stay indoors

• Climb to higher ground

What is the purpose of the underwater instruments used by Dr. Bartlow?

• To map the ocean floor

• To study underwater fault motions

• To measure water temperature

• To track marine life

How accurate are the GPS instruments used in earthquake forecasting?

• About 2 centimeters

• About 2 meters

• About 2 kilometers

• About 2 millimeters

What causes the formation of a super volcano?

• A large asteroid impact

• A mantle plume

• A tectonic plate collision

• A volcanic eruption

What is the main issue caused by human activities to underwater instruments?

• Trawling by fishermen

• Marine snow covering them

• Strong ocean currents

• Large sharks chomping on them

Why is marine snow actually beneficial for underwater instruments?

• It provides nutrients for marine life

• It cushions the instruments from ocean activities

• It helps in recording ocean currents

• It prevents the instruments from rusting