Volcanoes Facts! Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

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A volcano is a unique mountain or a hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have already been propelled from the earth’s crust. This quiz on volcanoes explains what most shield volcanoes have grown from the ocean floor to form, what occurs when the temperature of lava increases, and an example of a composite volcano. This quiz is overflowing with information; give it a shot.

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1.

Most shield volcanoes have grown from the ocean floor to form ______________.
- A.
  
  Islands
- B.
  
  Dikes
- C.
  
  Tectonic plates
- D.
  
  Canyons
2.

As the temperature of lava increases, ___________.
- A.
  
  Its viscosity decreases.
- B.
  
  It begins to harden.
- C.
  
  Its viscosity increases.
3.

Crater Lake in Oregon was produced. when_______________ .
- A.
  
  A lava dam blocked a river.
- B.
  
  A large explosion blew out the side of a large volcano.
- C.
  
  The summit of a volcano collapsed.
- D.
  
  A lava flow erupted from a volcano.
4.

The greatest volume of lava is produced by an ___________________________ .
- A.
  
  Eruption of a cinder cone.
- B.
  
  The eruption of a fissure along an ocean ridge or a hot spot.
- C.
  
  Eruption of a stato volcano.
5.

Check out this image. It is a fine example of a volcano's vent....
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Most of the volcanoes in Hawaii are associated with _____________ volcanoes.
- A.
  
  Intra-plate vulcanism
- B.
  
  Hot spots
- C.
  
  Shield volcanoes
7.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting how violently or quietly a volcano erupts?
- A.
  
  Magma's composition
- B.
  
  Magma's temperature
- C.
  
  Size of the volcano's cone
8.

Identify this type of lava
- A.
  
  Pahoehoe
- B.
  
  Ah Ah
- C.
  
  Crater
9.

Identify this Instrusive igneous formation. It is MOST likely a ____________________.
- A.
  
  Lava plateu
- B.
  
  Batholith
- C.
  
  Sill
10.

This is an example of a shield volcano.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Identify this Instrusive igneous formation. It is MOST likely a ____________________.
- A.
  
  Lava plateu
- B.
  
  Batholith
- C.
  
  Sill
12.

The Devils Tower in the Black Hills of Wyoming would be considered a geological wonder and a National Park has been formed. Choose the answer below that BEST to describe this Igneous Activity.
- A.
  
  A very large batholith
- B.
  
  The core of an extinct volcano that has been exposed by erosion
- C.
  
  The remains of a shield volcano
13.

Which of the following is an example of a Composite Volcano?
- A.
  
  Kilauea in Hawaii
- B.
  
  Mount Ranier
- C.
  
  Paricutin in Mexicao
14.

This caldera is _____________________________ , located in Oregon.
- A.
  
  Mt Katmi
- B.
  
  Mount Okmok
- C.
  
  Crater Lake
15.

A volcanic bomb is a ________________________.
- A.
  
  Very violent volcanic explosion
- B.
  
  Piece of semi-molten rock ejected as glowing lava
- C.
  
  Tiny particle of ejected rock less than 64 mm in size
16.

As the temperature of lava increases , ___________________________.
- A.
  
  Its viscosity decreases
- B.
  
  It begins to harden
- C.
  
  Its viscosity increases
17.

Which of the following factors helps determine whether a volcanic eruption will be violent or relatively quiet?
- A.
  
  Amount of dissolved gases in the magma.
- B.
  
  The temperature of the magma.
- C.
  
  Composition of the magma.
- D.
  
  All answers are correct.
18.

Study this image of Olympus Mons on Mars.
- A.
  
  This is the largest dormant volcano in our solar system.
- B.
  
  This is an example of a shield volcano.
- C.
  
  This dormant volcano contains a caldera at the top.
- D.
  
  There is a lava plateau that surrounds the volcano itself.
19.

Which of the following pyroclastic materials will be carried all over the world by the jet stream?
- A.
  
  Vent
- B.
  
  Ash and gas
- C.
  
  Lava
20.

What is the MOST abundant gas associated with volcanic activity?
- A.
  
  Chlorine
- B.
  
  Water vapor
- C.
  
  Sulfur oxide
- D.
  
  Carbon dioxide
21.

Which of the following is TRUE about Cinder Cones?
- A.
  
  Most of these volcanoes are built from lava fragments or cinders.
- B.
  
  Cinder cones grow very rapidly.
- C.
  
  The volcano grows around 1 central vent
22.

Identify this type of volcano
- A.
  
  Shield
- B.
  
  Composite
- C.
  
  Cinder cone