Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Section 4: Volcanoes

Section Review Quiz

1
Which volcano type has small height, small diameter and consists mostly of pyroclasts?
A)Hawaiian volcano
B)cinder cone volcano
C)composite volcano
D)shield volcano
2
Which best identifies a shield volcano?
A)forms above hot spots
B)sticky, silica-rich magmas
C)great height compared to width
D)found mostly on continents
3
_______ is a meaure of the resistance of a fluid to flow.
A)Pyrocastic
B)Density
C)Viscosity
D)Weight
4
Why do volcanoes develop along subduction zones?
A)As oceanic crust subducts, it begins to melt which eats through continental crust and creates volcanoes on the surface.
B)Subduction zones are prone to hot spot development.
C)Subduction zones occur along divergent boundaries where magma is released to the surface.
D)Plate boundaries are very weak and full of cracks that magma moves through to reach the surface.
5
What volcanic product can travel thousand of kilometers?
A)magma
B)lava
C)ash
D)volcanic bombs
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