Question 1

What is the main difference between an active volcano and an extinct volcano?

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An active volcano is currently erupting or has erupted recently, while an extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again.

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An active volcano is found on land, while an extinct volcano is found underwater

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An active volcano has a flat, broad shape, while an extinct volcano has a steep, conical shape

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An active volcano is smaller in size compared to an extinct volcano

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An active volcano is composed of only lava, while an extinct volcano is composed of alternating layers of lava and ash

Question 2

What is the main characteristic of a stratovolcano?

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It is composed of alternating layers of lava and ash

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It has a flat, broad shape

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It is formed by explosive eruptions

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It is composed of only lava

Question 3

What is the most common type of volcano?

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone volcano

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Stratovolcano

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Caldera volcano

Question 4

What type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and a steep, conical shape?

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Stratovolcano

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Caldera volcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone volcano

Question 5

What type of volcano is small, steep-sided, and formed by explosive eruptions?

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Cinder cone volcano

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Shield volcano

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Stratovolcano

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Caldera volcano

Question 6

What type of volcano is formed by the collapse of a large magma chamber?

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Caldera volcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone volcano

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Stratovolcano

Question 7

What is the main difference between a fissure volcano and a central vent volcano?

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A fissure volcano has a long, narrow crack from which lava erupts, while a central vent volcano has a single vent or pipe through which lava erupts.

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A fissure volcano is formed by explosive eruptions, while a central vent volcano is formed by effusive eruptions

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A fissure volcano has a steep, conical shape, while a central vent volcano has a flat, broad shape

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A fissure volcano is composed of alternating layers of lava and ash, while a central vent volcano is composed of only lava

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A fissure volcano is found underwater, while a central vent volcano is found on land

Question 8

Which type of volcano is formed by eruptions of sticky, viscous lava?

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Dome volcano

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Shield volcano

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Stratovolcano

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Cinder cone volcano

Question 9

What type of volcano is formed by explosive eruptions of ash and pumice?

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Composite volcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone volcano

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Caldera volcano

Question 10

Which type of volcanic eruption releases a mixture of hot volcanic gases, ash, and fragmented lava explosively into the atmosphere?

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Plinian eruption

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Strombolian eruption

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Hawaiian eruption

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Vulcanian eruption

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