Geography, Term 1, Volcanoes And Rock Types

Question 1

What are the three main types of volcanoes?

Answer 1

Shield, stratovolcano, and cinder cone.

Question 2

True or False: Shield volcanoes are characterized by steep slopes.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: _______ volcanoes are formed from explosive eruptions and have a conical shape.

Answer 3

Stratovolcano.

Question 4

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

Answer 4

Igneous rock.

Question 5

Which type of volcano is typically the smallest and has the simplest structure?

Answer 5

Cinder cone volcano.

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

Answer 6

Sedimentary rock.

Question 7

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Answer 7

Movement of tectonic plates.

Question 8

True or False: Basalt is an example of an intrusive igneous rock.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: _______ rocks are formed under extreme heat and pressure.

Answer 9

Metamorphic.

Question 10

What type of eruption is associated with stratovolcanoes?

Answer 10

Explosive eruptions.

Question 11

Multiple choice: The Ring of Fire is known for its:

Answer 11

High volcanic and seismic activity.

Question 12

What type of volcano has broad, gently sloping sides?

Answer 12

Shield volcano.

Question 13

True or False: Earthquakes can occur without volcanic activity.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: _______ is the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

Answer 14

Richter scale.

Question 15

Which type of rock is typically formed from volcanic activity?

Answer 15

Igneous rock.

Question 16

What is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface?

Answer 16

Magma.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which type of rock is formed from cooling lava on the Earth’s surface?

Answer 17

Extrusive igneous rock.

Question 18

What geological feature is formed at divergent plate boundaries?

Answer 18

Mid-ocean ridges.

Question 19

True or False: The focus of an earthquake is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the earthquake’s origin.

Answer 19

False.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: _______ volcanoes are primarily built from volcanic ash and small fragments.

Answer 20

Cinder cone.

Question 21

What is the primary component of magma?

Answer 21

Silicate minerals.

Question 22

Multiple choice: Which type of metamorphic rock is formed from limestone?

Answer 22

Marble.

Question 23

What do we call the area where two tectonic plates meet?

Answer 23

Plate boundary.

Question 24

True or False: All volcanoes produce lava flows.

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of _______ involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.

Answer 25

Weathering.

Question 26

What type of earthquake wave travels the fastest?

Answer 26

Primary waves (P-waves).

Question 27

Multiple choice: Which type of volcanic rock is characterized by a glassy texture?

Answer 27

Obsidian.