Exploring Volcanoes and Their Types

What type of plate boundary is associated with divergent volcanism?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of convergent volcanism?

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Rift valleys

• Volcanic arcs

• Hot spots

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Hot spot volcanoes are typically found:

• At plate boundaries

• In the middle of tectonic plates

• Only in oceanic regions

• Only in continental regions

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Which part of a volcano is responsible for the eruption of magma?

• Crater

• Magma chamber

• Vent

• Lava flow

What is the primary characteristic of a shield volcano?

• Steep slopes

• Explosive eruptions

• Broad, gentle slopes

• High silica content

Composite volcanoes are also known as:

• Stratovolcanoes

• Cinder cones

• Shield volcanoes

• Lava domes

The Ring of Fire is primarily associated with which type of volcanism?

• Divergent volcanism

• Convergent volcanism

• Hot spot volcanism

• Transform volcanism

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Which of the following is NOT a part of a volcano's anatomy?

• Magma chamber

• Crust

• Vent

• Caldera

What type of lava is typically associated with shield volcanoes?

• Andesitic lava

• Rhyolitic lava

• Basaltic lava

• Dacitic lava

Which of the following best describes the eruptions of composite volcanoes?

• Gentle and continuous

• Explosive and violent

• Rare and non-explosive

• Silent and slow

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