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Explore the constructive role of volcanoes in shaping the Earth's landscape. This quiz covers how volcanoes act as constructive forces, forming fertile soils, mountains, hills, and islands like those in Hawaii, enhancing...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 446 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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What is a Constructive Force?

things that happen to the earth that build it up or make positive changes

things that happen to the earth that take away or make negative changes

The construction of new houses and buildings

Plants growing on farms

Quiz #2 - Formation Of The Hawaiian Islands

Hawai`i, in the middle of a moving plate on the earth's crust, is one of the most isolated island groups in the world. Know the following information is important to building geographical and geological understanding of...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 189 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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The Hawaiian Islands consist of many __________________

Hills, valleys and pot holes

Shoals, reefs, and islands

Sand, rivers, lakes, and lagoons

Atolls, parks, and ditches

Volcanoes Facts! Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

Volcanoes Facts! Test your Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

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...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 677 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Most shield volcanoes have grown from the ocean floor to form ______________.

Islands

Dikes

Tectonic plates

Canyons

What Is A Volcano?

What Is a Volcano?

This quiz is made based on the learning in Learning Set 5.3, What Is a Volcano.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 490 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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What is one way volcanoes are created?

Asteriod impact

The result of an earthquake

Pressure building up in the mantle

Scientists really don't know

Volcano And Landslide Quiz

Volcano and Landslide Quiz

Explore the dynamic processes of the Earth with the Volcano and Landslide Quiz. This quiz assesses your understanding of volcanic activity, the nature of magma, and the occurrence of landslides, highlighting their impact on the...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 627 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

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What is magma?

A drink.

A layer of the earth.

Molten Rock.

Sand being burnt.

Learn More About Volcano Quiz

Learn more about Volcano Quiz

Quiz to determine knowledge of volcanoes. Types, locations, and eruptions are covered.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 929 | Last updated: Jan 17, 2024

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The ancient Greeks believed volcanoes were the gods showing their power. What have scientists learned about volcanoes?

They really are related to supernatural activity

They are tunnels leading to the center of the Earth

They are always caused by transform plate boundaries

They are vents in the crust that let out molten rock, steam, and debris

Mount Kilauea Facts: Trivia Quiz!

Explore the intriguing aspects of Mount Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes. This quiz covers its type, historical eruptions, impact, and geographical context, enhancing understanding of volcanic activity and its...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 124 | Last updated: Feb 28, 2024

Sample Question
What type of volcano is Mount Kilauea?

Stratovolcano

Shield

Cinder Cone

Virtual Volcano Lab Questions

Explore the fascinating world of volcanoes with the Virtual Volcano Lab Questions. This quiz assesses your knowledge on different types of volcanoes, their characteristics, and the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, enhancing...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 129 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2024

Sample Question
Which volcanoes are the largest on Earth?

Shield

Cinder Cone

Stratavolcano

Chapter 9 Vocabulary Quiz

Chapter 9 vocabulary quiz

The 'Chapter 9 vocabulary quiz' assesses knowledge on volcanic features and processes. It covers terms like aa, caldera, cinder cone, composite volcano, hot spot, and lahar, focusing on their definitions and geological...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 280 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
A solidified basaltic lava flow on land that has formed rough , jagged surfaces is called _________________________.

Aa

Pillow lava

Pahoehoe

Volcanoes - Chapter 9

Test your knowledge on volcanoes and where they form, why some volcanoes are explosive, what kind of landforms are produced by volcanic eruptions, and where volcanoes can be found in the solar system.By Grant Richards, Katrina...

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 920 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Most of the athenosphere is _____ because of the pressure exerted by the lithosphere above it.

Water

Liquid

Solid

Cooler

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