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Volcanoes
Volcano Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The igneous activity at Yellowstone National Park and the Hawaiian Islands are both associated with what type of volcanism? | Intraplate setting/hot spots |
| Which kind of igneous rocks are usually light in color? | Felsic |
| Which kind of igneous rocks have large grains? | Intrusive |
| Which well known volcano is located in Japan? | Mt. Fuji |
| Small volcanoes on the seafloor are sometimes called _______? | black smokers |
| Which of the following volcanoes is not composite? Vesuvius, St. Helens, Mt. Fuji, or Mauna Loa? | Mauna Loa |
| Is a change in the wind pattern a sign of an impending volcanic eruption? | No |
| Out of the planets named, which does not have any volcanic activity? Venus, Mars, Jupiter, or Mercury | Jupiter |
| What do tilt meters measure? | Ground deformation |
| What is a large outpouring of lava from long narrow openings in the crust which builds layers of lava? | Lava Plateau |
| What is the largest volcano on Earth? | Mauna Loa |
| Lava erupts through the opening in Earth's crust called a _____? | vent |