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Volcanoes
Volcano Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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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 |