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1. Which of the following is correct about volcanic eruption and its cause?
A. Phreatic: hot rock and magma
B. Phreatomagmatic: magma and water
C. Phreatic: hot rock and pressure
D. Phreatomagmatic: pressure and water
2. What is the term for the type of volcanic eruption that is characterized by a tall ash plume and a
loud roar?
A. Explosive B. Effusive C. Silent D. Ashfall
3. Volcanic Eruptions can affect climate because
A. They heat the atmosphere
B. Volcanic dust and gas in the upper atmosphere reflects and absorbs solar sariadtion
C. Volcanoes have no effect on Earth’s climate at all
D. None of the above.
4. Magma with a high silica content tends to be
A. Very hot
B. Very viscous
C. Very fluid
D. Less viscous
5. When a volcano ejects less viscous lava, the eruption is usually ____________
a. Light and less violent
b. Soft and less violent
c. Loud and less violent
d. Loud and more violent
6. The magma which is forced onto the Earth’s surface is known as
A. Vent B. Cone C. Lava D. Magma chamber
7. Which type of volcanic eruption is very explosive
A. Vulcanian B. Plinian C. Phreatic D. Strombolian
1. What is a volcano?
A. An opening in the Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, and gases escape onto the surface.
22. What is a volcanic eruption? A. It is an event that happens when hot lava, ash and gases are
discharged from a volcanic vent. B. It happens when the plate edges of the Earth’s crust move downward
or sideways. C. It is a region deep within the Earth’s mantle from which heat rises. D. It is a sudden
violent shaking of the ground, causing great destruction.
3. The following are factors affecting the viscosity of the magma EXCEPT A. temperature of magma C.
size of the volcano’s crater B. chemical composition of magma D. amount of dissolved gases contained in
the magma ______4. Identify factor that affects the viscosity of the magma if it travels slower. A. high
silica content C. high temperature of magma B. high gas content D. less silica content ______5. Taal
Volcano in Batangas is an example of _____________.A. composite volcano B. cinder cone C. shield
volcano D. lava spire ______6. Which type of volcanoes have broad bases and steep sides, usually have a
large crater at the top and are formed by alternating layers of magma and ash? A. calderas B. composite
C. shield D. cinder cones
1. What is the primary cause of a volcanic eruption?A. Movement of tectonic platesB. Cooling of
magmaC. Increase in pressure within the magma chamberD. Increase in atmospheric pressure2. Which
type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions and steep sides?A. Shield volcanoB. Cinder cone
volcanoC. StratovolcanoD. Lava dome3. How does the size of an eruption impact the surrounding
environment?A. Larger eruptions are less damagingB. Larger eruptions have a greater impact on the
surrounding environmentC. The size of the eruption does not impact the surrounding environmentD.
Smaller eruptions are more damaging
What is the name of the gas released during a volcanic eruption that is toxic to humans and animals?A.
Carbon dioxideB. MethaneC. Sulfur dioxideD. Oxygen
5.What type of volcano is characterized by a broad, gently sloping cone?A. Shield volcanoB. Cinder cone
volcanoC. StratovolcanoD. Lava dome16.What is the term for the type of volcanic eruption that releases
lava in a slowand steady manner?A. Explosive eruptionB. Effusive eruptionC. Silent eruptionD. Ashfall
eruption
14.What is the term for the volcanic ash that is carried high into the atmosphere during an eruption?A.
Ash plumeB. Ash cloudC. AshfallD. Ash deposit
A. Hawaiian eruptionB. Strombolian eruptionC. Vulcanian eruptionD. Pelean eruption10.What is the term
for the large, circular depression that forms around a volcanic vent after an explosive eruption?A.
Magma chamberB. Volcanic coneC. Ash cloudD. Caldera11.What is the term for a volcano that has been
dormant for many years but has the potential to erupt again?A. Extinct volcanoB. Active volcanoC.
Dormant volcanoD. Inactive volcano12.What is the name of the type of volcanic eruption that releases
large amountsof ash and steam?A. Hawaiian eruptionB. Strombolian eruptionC. Vulcanian eruptionD.
Pelean eruption13.What is the term for the type of volcanic eruption that produces a mixture of ash,
rock fragments, and gas?A. Ashfall eruptionB. Lava flow eruptionC. Pyroclastic flow eruptionD. Explosive
eruption
What must people do after the authorized agency announced that a
A. Stay in the house and wait until ashes starts to fall before
evacuating.
volcanic eruption?
A. Stay calm and encourage others not to panic, do nothing and let
3. Ashes from an erupting volcano starts to fall. How can you protect your
Which of the following are the most essential if you are going to
evacuate?
activity?
B. Check the condition of the house and clear the roof of ashes.
live near an active volcano, what information should you know, and
preparations should you make in case the volcano will show signs of
an eruption?
B. Check out the website of PHIVOLCS and read on the past eruption
history of Mt. Hibok-Hibok from your local library.
D. Search the internet or other resources for pertinent data about Mt.
preparedness plan.
10. When volcano erupts it throws out a lot of ash. What would be the
eruption?
15. Why do we need to follow safety measures before, during and after
volcanic eruption?