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Quizzes //
Volcanic eruptions
Try this 15-question GCSE quiz to see how much you know about tectonic processes, volcanoes and the impact of volcanic eruptions.
If you haven't already done it, work through the ‘Mt Fuji: sleeping giant?’ investigation on the PowerPoint to find out more about volcanoes. Or look at it again to help fill in any gaps in your knowledge!
HIGH SCORES
| Rank | Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | EFA | 30 |
| 2nd | K.B | 30 |
| 3rd | HRH | 30 |
| 4th | M+F | 30 |
| 5th | 3JT | 30 |
| 6th | TSL | 30 |
| 7th | BaT | 30 |
| 8th | FKW | 30 |
| 9th | IJF | 30 |
| 10th | jay | 30 |
QUIZZES // Volcanic eruptions
Q1. What is the most accurate definition of a volcano?
A mountain filled with lava
A rupture in the Earth’s crust
A continuously active hazard
A gap where tectonic plates meet
Q2. Which of these is not a geographical term to describe the state of a volcano?
Dormant
Active
Volatile
Extinct
Q3. What type of hazard is a volcanic hazard?
Tectonic
Human
Biological
Atmospheric
Q4. Which of these is not a reason to live in the shadow of a volcano?
Fertile soil
Geothermal energy
Tourism
Sulphur gases
Q5. Which of these is not a warning sign that a volcano might be about to erupt?
Animals acting strangely or oddly
Gathering thunderstorms
Changes in the shape or structure of the volcano
Changes in groundwater temperature
Q6. Which of these terms describes the buildings, utilities and networks of a place such as a city?
Capacity
Population
Infrastructure
Services
Q7. Which of these do you think is most important to maintain in the aftermath of a massive volcanic eruption?
Airports
Hospitals
Banks
Internet connections
Q8. Which of these is likely to be a long-term impact of substantial ash fall in the wake of a volcanic eruption?
Collapsed buildings
Overwhelmed emergency services
Disrupted communications
Increases in respiratory illnesses such as asthma
Q9. How might a volcanic eruption affect tourism?
Loss of tourism due to infrastructure damage
Loss of tourism due to increased costs
Loss of tourism due to government regulations
Loss of tourism due to decreased fear
Q10. Which of these protection measures do you think is most effective in a volcanic eruption, when thinking about saving lives?
Emergency supply kit
Warning system
Evacuation plan
Satellite imagery
Q11. Why might the impacts of a volcanic eruption last for a long time, compared with other hazards?
The damage may take longer to fix
The ash may take a long time to clear
People may be too afraid to go outside
There might be additional hazards such as aftershocks
Q12. Which of these is the term for the location of a volcano situated away from tectonic plate boundaries?
Hotspot
Hot zone
Hot area
Hot plate
Q13. Which of these is a famous example of a volcanic hotspot?
Haiti
Hawaii
Hungary
Honduras
Q14. Approximately what percentage of the Earth’s surface is volcanic in origin?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Q15. How many active volcanoes are there, approximately, worldwide?
500
1000
1500
2000
Finished!
You scored this time. The more correct answers you give, and the fewer incorrect answers you guess, the better your score.
