Question 1

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-aa

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of rock made up of consolidated volcanic ash 
B)  long narrow opening on a volcano 
C)  rocky, blocky basaltic flow 
D)  a plume of magma that pierces the Earth's lithosphere 
E)  said of material forcibly ejected from a volcano 
A)  a type of rock made up of consolidated volcanic ash 
B)  long narrow opening on a volcano 
C)  rocky, blocky basaltic flow 
D)  a plume of magma that pierces the Earth's lithosphere 
E)  said of material forcibly ejected from a volcano

Question 2

How do Volcanologists predict volcanic eruptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They monitor gases emitted by a volcano, which increase in concentration before a volcanic eruption. 
B)  They monitor earthquakes, which increase in frequency before a volcanic eruption. 
C)  They watch the shape of a volcano, which increases in steepness before a volcanic eruption. 
D)  They use satellites to predict eruptions. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  They monitor gases emitted by a volcano, which increase in concentration before a volcanic eruption. 
B)  They monitor earthquakes, which increase in frequency before a volcanic eruption. 
C)  They watch the shape of a volcano, which increases in steepness before a volcanic eruption. 
D)  They use satellites to predict eruptions. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 3

Volcanic fog or VOG is a type of air pollution related to volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What process occurs when magma differentiates?

Accepted Answer

A)  a volcano explodes 
B)  silica poor minerals crystallize, changing the composition of the magma 
C)  it rises in the crust 
D)  the pressure on a magma increases 
E)  the shape of a volcano changes 
A)  a volcano explodes 
B)  silica poor minerals crystallize, changing the composition of the magma 
C)  it rises in the crust 
D)  the pressure on a magma increases 
E)  the shape of a volcano changes

Question 5

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Flood basalt

Accepted Answer

A)  Crater Lake 
B)  Columbia River Plateau 
C)  Island of Hawaii 
D)  Paracutin 
E)  Mount Fuji 
A)  Crater Lake 
B)  Columbia River Plateau 
C)  Island of Hawaii 
D)  Paracutin 
E)  Mount Fuji

Question 6

What are the different types of basalt lava flows?

Accepted Answer

A)  pahoehoe and aa 
B)  tephra and ash 
C)  nuee ardente and lahar 
D)  caldera and dome 
E)  surge and base flow 
A)  pahoehoe and aa 
B)  tephra and ash 
C)  nuee ardente and lahar 
D)  caldera and dome 
E)  surge and base flow

Question 7

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Caldera

Accepted Answer

A)  Crater Lake 
B)  Columbia River Plateau 
C)  Island of Hawaii 
D)  Paracutin 
E)  Mount Fuji 
A)  Crater Lake 
B)  Columbia River Plateau 
C)  Island of Hawaii 
D)  Paracutin 
E)  Mount Fuji

Question 8

The most explosive volcanoes build:

Accepted Answer

A)  Shield volcanoes. 
B)  Stratovolcanoes. 
C)  Cinder cones. 
D)  Flood basalts. 
E)  Intraplate volcanoes. 
A)  Shield volcanoes. 
B)  Stratovolcanoes. 
C)  Cinder cones. 
D)  Flood basalts. 
E)  Intraplate volcanoes.

Question 9

Geologist classify pyroclastic material by:

Accepted Answer

A)  its size and condition when ejected (molten or solid, hot or cold). 
B)  how high it travels. 
C)  how long it is able to stay in the air. 
D)  where it goes. 
E)  what plate tectonic setting the volcano is. 
A)  its size and condition when ejected (molten or solid, hot or cold). 
B)  how high it travels. 
C)  how long it is able to stay in the air. 
D)  where it goes. 
E)  what plate tectonic setting the volcano is.

Question 10

Volcanic eruptions of gas and ash can affect global climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-tuff

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of rock made up of consolidated volcanic ash 
B)  long narrow opening on a volcano 
C)  rocky, blocky basaltic flow 
D)  a plume of magma that pierces the Earth's lithosphere 
E)  said of material forcibly ejected from a volcano 
A)  a type of rock made up of consolidated volcanic ash 
B)  long narrow opening on a volcano 
C)  rocky, blocky basaltic flow 
D)  a plume of magma that pierces the Earth's lithosphere 
E)  said of material forcibly ejected from a volcano

Match the following options to its correct definition. -aa

How do Volcanologists predict volcanic eruptions?

Volcanic fog or VOG is a type of air pollution related to volcanoes.

What process occurs when magma differentiates?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Flood basalt

What are the different types of basalt lava flows?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Caldera

The most explosive volcanoes build:

Geologist classify pyroclastic material by:

Volcanic eruptions of gas and ash can affect global climate.

Match the following options to its correct definition. -tuff

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

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Exam 6: Volcanoes

Match the following options to its correct definition. -aa

How do Volcanologists predict volcanic eruptions?

Volcanic fog or VOG is a type of air pollution related to volcanoes.

What process occurs when magma differentiates?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Flood basalt

What are the different types of basalt lava flows?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Caldera

The most explosive volcanoes build:

Geologist classify pyroclastic material by:

Volcanic eruptions of gas and ash can affect global climate.

Match the following options to its correct definition. -tuff

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters