Quiz on Endogenic Processes

What is magma?

• A gas released during an eruption

• A type of volcanic ash

• Solid rock found beneath the Earth's surface

• Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface

What is the melting temperature range of rocks?

• 200°C to 600°C

• 800°C to 1400°C

• 1500°C to 2000°C

• 1000°C to 1200°C

Which process involves the addition of gaseous substances to hot solid rocks?

• Partial melting

• Heat transfer melting

• Decompression melting

• Flux melting

What type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and steep slopes?

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone

• Stratovolcano

• Fissure Volcano

What characterizes an explosive eruption?

• Steady lava flow from a central vent

• Flow of lava and formation of lakes

• Formation of lava plateaus

• Ejection of ash and larger fragments

What type of eruption is associated with high silica content?

• Hawaiian eruption

• Strombolian eruption

• Plinian eruption

• Effusive eruption

During a geology class, William asked, what is the focus or hypocenter of an earthquake?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake

• The area where seismic wave stops

• The line determined by a geological fault

• The point where energy is originated

Which type of seismic wave moves back and forth parallel to the direction of wave motion?

• S-waves

• Rayleigh waves

• Love waves

• P-waves

What natural phenomenon is often triggered by tectonic plate movements?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Flooding

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

What is the term for the cloud of gas, ash, and dust formed during a volcanic eruption?

• Lava flow

• Crater

• Ash cloud

• Magma chamber