Volcanoes and Earthquakes Flashcards

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1
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Openings, or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth’s surface.

A

Volcanoes

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Why is Philippines’ active volcanoes known to be deadly and destructive?

A

Because of the active plate movement beneath them.

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A place in the Philippines that is known as an island with “more volcanoes than towns”.

A

Camiguin

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How many volcanoes and towns does Camiguin has?

A

Seven (7) Volcanoes & Five (5) Towns

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The pressure caused by this movement pushes the magma to rise to the surface.

A

Active Volcanoes

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Volcanoes that have not erupted for a long time, showing no sign of possible eruptions.

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Extinct Volcanoes

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Volcanoes that have not erupted for a very long time but may erupt at a future time.

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Inactive Volcanoes or Dormant Volcanoes

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How many volcanoes are active in the Philippines as of 2008?

A

Twenty-Three (23)

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Three (3) most active volcanoes in the Philippines.

A

Mayon, Kanlaon, and Taal

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10
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True or False: Building a home near a volcano is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.

A

False

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True or False: Learning how to properly evacuate in case of eruption is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.

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True

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True or False: Monitoring disaster warnings is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.

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True

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True or False: Not following the safety protocols given by the government is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.

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False

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True or False: Having an emergency kit ready all the time is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.

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True

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