Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How do technological advancements aid in monitoring and predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

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Remote sensing and satellite imaging detect ground deformation and track magma movement, providing early warning signs of volcanic eruptions.

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Early warning systems detect initial earthquake signs and issue alerts, giving people time to seek shelter.

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Technological advancements have no significant impact on monitoring and predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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Remote sensing is only used to monitor volcanic eruptions, not earthquakes.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT directly affect the magnitude of an earthquake?

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Distance from the epicenter

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Depth of the earthquake's focus

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Type of fault movement

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Geological structure of the area

Question 3

What is a primary strategy for mitigating the impact of pyroclastic flows?

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Evacuating people from at-risk areas

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Constructing barriers to redirect the flows

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Using water cannons to cool the flows

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Planting trees to absorb the heat

Question 4

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Volcanic activity

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Landslides

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Weathering

Question 5

What is the difference between seismic magnitude and intensity?

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Magnitude measures the strength of the earthquake at its epicenter, while intensity measures its effects at different locations.

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Intensity measures the strength of the earthquake at its epicenter, while magnitude measures its effects at different locations.

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Magnitude and intensity are the same thing.

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Magnitude is measured in Richter, while intensity is measured in Mercalli.

Question 6

What is the name of the instrument used to measure seismic waves?

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Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 7

What is the Ring of Fire?

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A region around the Pacific Ocean known for its frequent volcanic and seismic activity.

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A volcanic island chain in the Atlantic Ocean.

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A mountain range in the United States.

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A geological feature unique to the United Kingdom.

Question 8

What is the difference between a cinder cone and a shield volcano?

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Cinder cones are small, steep-sided volcanoes, while shield volcanoes are large, gently sloping volcanoes.

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Shield volcanoes are small, steep-sided volcanoes, while cinder cones are large, gently sloping volcanoes.

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Cinder cones and shield volcanoes are the same type of volcano.

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Cinder cones are found in the United Kingdom, while shield volcanoes are found in Hawaii.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of seismic wave?

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Light wave

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Primary wave (P-wave)

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Secondary wave (S-wave)

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Surface wave

Question 10

What instrument is used to measure earthquake magnitude?

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Seismograph

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Seismogram

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Accelerometer

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Barometer

Question 11

Which type of volcano is known for its steep-sided cone shape and violent eruptions?

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Stratovolcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone

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Caldera

Question 12

Where do two tectonic plates move apart from each other?

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 13

What instrument is used to measure volcanic ash?

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Ashfall sampler

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Seismometer

Question 14

Which volcano is known for being the most active in the world?

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Kīlauea

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Mount Vesuvius

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Mount St. Helens

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Yellowstone

Question 15

What is the main reason earthquakes happen?

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The movement of Earth's tectonic plates

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The eruption of volcanoes

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The impact of meteorites

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The build-up of water pressure underground

Question 16

The point beneath the Earth's surface where an earthquake starts is called the:

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Hypocenter

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Epicenter

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Focus

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Fault

Question 17

Which type of seismic wave causes the most ground shaking?

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Surface waves

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P-waves

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S-waves

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Love waves

Question 18

What instrument is used to record earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 19

Which type of volcano is steep-sided and erupts frequently?

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Stratovolcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone

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Caldera

Question 20

What is the hot, molten rock below the Earth's surface called?

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Magma

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Lava

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Crust

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Mantle

Question 21

Where are most of the world's earthquakes and volcanoes located?

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Around the Pacific Ocean's rim

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Along the Atlantic Ocean's mid-ocean ridge

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In the center of the continents

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At the North and South Poles

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of seismic wave that can travel through the Earth?

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L-waves

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P-waves

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S-waves

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Surface waves

Question 23

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured on which scale?

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Richter scale

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Modified Mercalli scale

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Mohs scale

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Celsius scale

Question 24

Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of volcanoes?

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Subduction

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Extension

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Compression

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Erosion

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a composite volcano, which is characterized by layers of lava and ash?

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Mount Fuji

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Kīlauea

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Mount Etna

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Eyjafjallajökull

Question 26

The Ring of Fire is a region known for its concentration of:

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Volcanoes and earthquakes

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Glaciers and mountains

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Deserts and savannas

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Rainforests and rivers

Question 27

What is the name of the instrument used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

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Seismometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 28

Which country is home to the most active volcano in the world, Mount Merapi?

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Indonesia

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United States

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Japan

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Italy

Question 29

At a convergent boundary, what happens to the tectonic plates involved?

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They move towards each other.

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They move away from each other.

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They slide past each other horizontally.

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They move vertically past each other.

Question 30

Which country has the most active volcanoes in the world?

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Indonesia

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Japan

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Russia

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Chile

Question 31

What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?

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The rising of magma to the Earth's surface

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Earthquakes

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Climate change

Question 32

Which of the following is a type of rock formed from cooled lava?

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Basalt

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 33

What is the term for a large, basin-shaped depression formed by a volcanic eruption?

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Caldera

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Crater

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Vent

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Lava dome

Question 34

What is the key difference between a lahar and a pyroclastic flow?

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Pyroclastic flows are hot and dry, while lahars are cool and wet.

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Lahars are hot and dry, while pyroclastic flows are cool and wet.

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Lahars are made up of volcanic ash and rock fragments, while pyroclastic flows are made up of lava.

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Pyroclastic flows are made up of volcanic ash and rock fragments, while lahars are made up of lava.

Question 35

Which of the following is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Movement along faults in the Earth's crust

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Volcanic eruptions

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Tectonic plate interactions

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Solar flares

Question 36

Which type of volcanic eruption is known for its low-viscosity lava that flows freely?

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Strombolian

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Pelean

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Vulcanian

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Plinian

Question 37

What is the boundary between two tectonic plates where they move further apart?

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Divergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 38

What scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake's shaking?

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Mercalli scale

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Richter scale

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Mohs scale

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Beaufort scale

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the severity of an earthquake?

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Wind speed

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Earthquake magnitude

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Distance from the epicenter

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Soil conditions

Question 40

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

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Magma

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Lava

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Ash

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Tuff

Question 41

What is the name of the process where one tectonic plate moves beneath another?

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Subduction

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Folding

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Faulting

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Uplift

Question 42

Which of the following is a major volcanic hazard?

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Ashfall

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Climate change

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Drought

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Hurricanes

Question 43

What is the name of the famous volcano located in Italy that destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD?

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Mount Vesuvius

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Etna

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Stromboli

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Vulcano

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of convergent plate boundaries?

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Plates move towards each other

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Plates move away from each other

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Plates slide past each other

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No plate movement

Question 45

What is the name of the theory that explains the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics theory

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Continental drift theory

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Seafloor spreading theory

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Subduction theory

Question 46

What is the name of the phenomenon where magma rises to the surface of the Earth and erupts?

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Eruption

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Intrusion

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Metamorphism

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Subduction

Question 47

Which of the following is a type of volcanic rock?

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Basalt

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 48

What is the name of the instrument used to measure the **intensity** of earthquakes?

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Mercalli scale

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Moment magnitude scale

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Richter scale

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Seismograph

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of earthquakes?

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Supervolcanoes

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Ground shaking

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Tsunamis

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Landslides

Question 50

What is the process by which magma rises and erupts onto the Earth's surface called?

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Volcanism

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Seismic activity

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Tectonic movement

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Magmatic intrusion

Question 51

What type of volcanic eruption is known for its relatively gentle and effusive nature, producing lava flows?

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Hawaiian

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Pelean

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Strombolian

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Vulcanian

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard associated with volcanoes?

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Hurricanes

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Ashfall

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Lahars

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Volcanic bombs

Question 53

What is the name of the tectonic plate that includes the UK and is responsible for most of the UK's seismic activity?

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Eurasian Plate

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North American Plate

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African Plate

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Pacific Plate

Question 54

How do factors like wealth, education, and beliefs affect how well a community can handle earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

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They affect how ready people are, how they respond, and how they recover.

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They have no impact.

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They only affect how ready people are, not how they recover.

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They only affect how people recover, not how ready they are.

Question 55

What are the challenges and uncertainties in predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and how do they impact our ability to prepare for and respond to these disasters?

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Limitations in prediction can hinder effective disaster preparedness and response, potentially leading to increased risks and losses.

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Predictions are impossible due to the unpredictable nature of these events.

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Predictions are highly accurate and provide ample time for evacuation.

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Technological advancements have eliminated all uncertainties in earthquake and volcanic eruption prediction.

Question 56

Which action would NOT help reduce the vulnerability of communities to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

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Disregarding hazard maps showing areas at risk

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Enforcing strict building codes

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Informing communities about risks and warning signs

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Setting up early warning systems for advance notice

Question 57

What instrument is used to measure the intensity and duration of earthquakes?

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Seismometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 58

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by highly explosive activity and ash plumes?

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Plinian

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Hawaiian

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Strombolian

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Vulcanian

Question 59

At which boundary do two tectonic plates move towards each other?

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Convergent boundary

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Divergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 60

According to which theory do tectonic plates move and interact?

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Plate tectonics theory

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Continental drift theory

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Seafloor spreading theory

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Subduction theory

Question 61

Which type of volcanic eruption involves explosive activity and releases large amounts of ash?

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Plinian

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Strombolian

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Vulcanian

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Hawaiian

Question 62

The Richter scale is used to measure:

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Earthquake magnitude

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Wind speed

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Tsunami height

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Volcanic explosivity index

Question 63

Approximately 200 million years ago, what was the name of the supercontinent that existed?

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Pangea

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

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Gondwana

Question 64

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

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Movement of magma from the Earth's interior

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Animal behavior

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Weather conditions

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Human activity