Units 4&5 Earth Sem 1 Volcanoes and Earthquakes Quiz

The Volcano Hazards Program is part of the US Geological Survey. It monitors the approximately ______ active volcanoes that exist in the United States.

Which of the following organizations monitors volcanic activity in the United States?

• National Weather Service

• US Geological Survey (USGS)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The USGS uses satellite images, seismic data, and ground sensors to monitor volcanic activity.

Which Hawaiian volcano erupted on March 20, 2025?

• Mauna Loa

• Kilauea

• Hualalai

• Loihi

In the March 20, 2025 eruption of Kilauea, lava fountains reached heights of up to ______ feet.

Which observatory monitors the volcanoes in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest?

• Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

• Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

• Alaska Volcano Observatory

• Cascades Volcano Observatory

Volcanoes in the United States are mostly found in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and _______.

There are no active volcanoes in the continental United States.

Which of the following is not a major volcano observatory in the U.S.?

• Appalachia Volcano Observatory

• Cascade Range Observatory

• Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

• Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is responsible for monitoring the ________ volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands.