Geol 102 - Environmental Geology » Spring 2020 » Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes Pre Reading Quiz

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Question #1
What magma is made of affect how explosively it might erupt.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
All volcanic activity happens at either hot spots or tectonic plate boundaries.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
There is evidence to suggest that eruptions from large magma chambers can be triggered by changes in the weather or tides.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Shield volcanoes are associated with Hawaiian-style eruptions.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Scientists have gotten very close to predicting some eruptions within a week or less.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Volcanic ash is not at all hazardous.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Volcanic gases are harmless.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
Stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes are commonly found in subduction zones.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
Volcanic eruptions can be beneficial to mankind.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
Volcanoes release more greenhouse gases than all humans combined.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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