Types of Volcanoes Quiz

What type of volcano is characterized by lava and ash that do not eject violently?

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which type of volcano is usually not very tall and is formed from explosive eruptions of ash and lava?

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Stratovolcano

What is another name for composite volcanoes?

• Shield Volcanoes

• Stratovolcanoes

• Cinder Cone Volcanoes

• Lava Domes

Which type of volcano is formed from alternating layers of pyroclastic material and hardened lava?

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Lava Dome

What is the typical height of a cinder cone volcano?

• 1000 meters

• 500 meters

• 2000 meters

• 1500 meters

Which volcano type is associated with the Hawaiian Islands?

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Stratovolcano

What is the main characteristic of a shield volcano's lava flow?

• Explosive eruptions

• Gentle flow over the crater rim

• Alternating layers

• Very tall structure

Which type of volcano has steep sides and is very tall?

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Lava Dome

What is the vent of a volcano?

• A circular area at the top

• A special form of crater

• The location from which lava erupts

• A mixture of molten rock

What is a caldera?

• A type of lava

• A special form of crater

• A type of volcano

• A type of eruption