Mount St. Helens Reading

What state is Mount St. Helens located in?

• California

• Washington

• Michigan

• Montana

What day did Mount St. Helens erupt?

• August 16th, 1982

• May 3rd, 1980

• May 18th, 1980

• June 5th, 2024

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the name of the volcanologist who reported the eruption and eventually lost his life during the eruption.

• David Johnston

• Andy Johnson

• Steve Martin

• Dan Quinn

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

How many causalities were connected to the eruption of Mount St. Helens?

• 25

• 34

• 47

• 57

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What were some signs that Mount St. Helens was going to erupt?

• Explosive blasts of steam

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Rain and Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was created to help keep residents who lived near the Volcano safe?

• Tents

• Temporary Hospitals

• Red Zone

• Airports

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How many earthquakes were recorded prior to the eruption?

• 5

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000

What type of volcano is Mount St. Helens?

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Stratovolcano

Did Mount St. Helens have high or low gas content prior to the eruption?

• Low

• High

What type of magma do you think was present in Mount St. Helens prior to the eruption?

• Low Viscosity

• Medium Viscosity

• High Viscosity