Risks and benefits of living near volcanoes

Question 1

The 4 benefits of living near a volcano are …

Answer 1

1. Fertile soil
2. Precious stones and minerals
3. Tourism
4. Geothermal energy

Question 2

Fertile soil is a benefit because …

Answer 2

The soil is rich in minerals that promote the growth of crops, which benefits agricultural farmers.

It supports the agricultural activities around the volcano.

Question 3

An example of a place with rich and fertile soil is …

Answer 3

Bali or Java - supports the growing of coffee and tea.

Question 4

Precious gem stones and minerals is a benefit because …

Answer 4

These gem stones and minerals are used for:

1. Jewelry that can be sold to make money.
2. Volcanic rocks can be used as building materials. E.g. Sulphur is collected to make fertilizers and matches in Indonesia
3. Research purposes

Question 5

Volcano is also a popular tourist spot because …

Answer 5

People visit volcano to hike and enjoy the scenery. E.g. Pompeii, in Italy

Question 6

The locals also benefit from tourism at volcanic areas because …

Answer 6

They can become local tour guide and hence, helps them to earn additional income.

Question 7

Geothermal energy comes from …

Answer 7

The heat in the earth’s crust.

Groundwater gets heated up and steam is produced.

The steam then drives turbines to generate electricity.

Question 8

A country that generates geothermal energy is …

Answer 8

Iceland - generates more than 70% of its energy from geothermal energy.

Question 9

The 2 risks of living near a volcano are …

Answer 9

1. Pollution

2. Destruction by volcanic materials

Question 10

How does volcanic eruption cause pollution?

Answer 10

Volcanic eruption gives out large amounts of ashes and volcanic materials.

Question 11

List 3 impacts of air pollution due to volcanic eruption.

Answer 11

1. Ashes block out sunlight and suffocate crops.
2. Causes respiratory problems for people and animals when they breathe in the particles.
3. Flights were cancelled as the volcanic clouds made it difficult for airplanes to fly.

Question 12

Examples of volcanic materials are …

Answer 12

1. Lava flow
2. Volcanic bombs
3. Landslides
4. Pyroclastic flow and lahars

Question 13

List three things that the volcanic materials can damage / destroy.

Answer 13

1. Damage to infrastructure [roads, railways]
2. Damage to properties [homes, agricultural lands]
3. Loss of lives