What are the three main types of volcanoes?
Exploring the World of Volcanoes

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Fissure vents
Shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes
Lava domes
Mud volcanoes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and non-explosive eruptions?
Cinder cone volcano
Stratovolcano
Lava dome volcano
Shield volcano
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a stratovolcano and how does it differ from a shield volcano?
A stratovolcano has a wide base and gentle slopes, while a shield volcano has a narrow base and steep slopes.
A stratovolcano is formed by lava flows, while a shield volcano is formed by ash and debris.
A stratovolcano is steep and explosive, while a shield volcano is broad and less explosive.
A stratovolcano is flat and non-explosive, while a shield volcano is steep and explosive.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of volcanic eruption is known for its explosive nature?
Hawaiian eruption
Strombolian eruption
Plinian eruption
Fissure eruption
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the opening in the Earth's crust through which lava erupts?
volcano
geyser
fault line
crater
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary material ejected during a volcanic eruption?
Ash
Lava
Gas
Rock fragments
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a caldera form after a volcanic eruption?
A caldera forms from the buildup of lava around the volcano.
A caldera forms due to the collapse of land after a volcanic eruption that empties the magma chamber.
A caldera is created by the eruption of gas and ash only.
A caldera forms when a volcano erupts and new magma is added to the chamber.
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