Volcanoes

Question 1

Mount St. Helens is a volcano that erupted with great force in 1980. Which phrase best describes this eruption?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

high-viscosity magma

Question 2

A volcano that has not erupted in a very long time suddenly has a plume of steam coming from it. Which best describes this volcano?

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was dormant and is now active

Question 3

The image shows a volcano erupting at night in Russia.

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Volcano quietly erupts due to low-viscosity magma!

Question 4

The image shows the locations of volcanoes around the world.

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Many volcanoes are on the eastern coast of Asia.

Question 5

Which statement describes convergent boundaries?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Subduction occurs.

Question 6

Which feature forms at a divergent boundary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rift valley

Question 7

A volcano erupts, and lava flows down a mountainside. Which statement best describes this eruption?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

This is a quiet eruption caused by low-viscosity magma.

Question 8

Which phrase describes a lava plateau?

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volcanic material in valleys

Question 9

Erosion and deposition constantly change Earth’s surface. Erosion carries natural materials like rock and soil from one place to another. Through deposition, these natural materials may be deposited in areas where they build up over time.

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lava plateau

Question 10

Heat from magma deep beneath the Earth's surface warms underground water, which then rises due to temperature differences. This heated water emerges naturally, creating geothermal features.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hot spring

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