Volcano Multiple choice
What material mainly builds up the body of a volcano after repeated eruptions?
A. Soil and rainwater only
B. Solidified lava and volcanic debris
C. Oceanic crust
D. Continental plates
B. Solidified lava and Volcanic Debris
Which term refers to the short-term condition of the atmosphere in a specific area?
A. Climate
B. Weather
C. Climatology
D. Latitude
B. Latitude
Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?
A. It is the largest star
B. It is hotter than all stars
C. It is closer to Earth
D. It is blue in color
C. It is closer to Earth
The arrangement of stars in a constellation does not change.
True
What do you call a group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the sky?
Constellation
Why do earthquakes usually occur near a volcano before it erupts?
A. Because of ash fall
B. Because of pyroclastic flow
C. Because magma is moving upward
D. Because magma is cooling
C. Because magma is moving upward
Which area of the Earth receives the most intense sunlight at a 90-degree angle?
A. North Pole
B. South Pole
C. Equator
D. Tropic of Capricorn
C. Equator
Which of the following best describes a star?
A. A planet that reflects light
B. A glowing ball of hot gas that produces its own light
C. A group of stars forming a pattern
D. A moon orbiting a planet
B. A glowing ball of hot gas that produces its own light
Dissolved gases in magma help drive volcanic eruptions by providing force.
True
It is the study of climate and how it changes over a long period of time.
Climatology
Which type of volcanic eruption is described as extremely violent and explosive?
A. Strombolian
B. Vulcanian
C. Plinian
D. Hawaiian
C. Plinion
What happens to air temperature as altitude increases?
A. It increases
B. It remains the same
C. It decreases
D. It becomes unpredictable
C. It Decreases
Which statement best explains why some stars appear brighter than others when viewed from Earth?
A. Brighter stars are always larger than dim stars
B. Brighter stars are always closer to Earth
C. Brightness depends on both a star’s distance from Earth and its intrinsic luminosity
D. Brightness depends only on the star’s color
C. Brightness depends on both a star’s distance from Earth and its intrinsic luminosity
Constellations change shape because the stars move closer to each other.
False: (The Stars don't move)
The appearance of these constellations indicates the end of the planting season and signifies a rich harvest. What constellation is the statement referring to?
Gemini
How does a volcano’s body or edifice form over time?
A. Through erosion of surrounding rocks
B. From rising continental crust
C. By accumulation of solidified lava, ash, and pyroclastic materials
D. By the expansion of volcanic vents alone
C. By accumulation of solidified lava, ash, and pyroclastic materials
Why does Baguio City have a cooler climate compared to lowland areas?
A. It is near the ocean
B. It has heavy rainfall
C. It has high altitude and lighter air
D. It receives less sunlight
C. It has high altitude and lighter air
Which zodiac signs in the chart are Represented by Animals? A. Leo, Taurus, Cancer B. Scorpio, Gemini, Virgo C. Aquarius, Pisces, Libra D. Sagittarius, Aries, Capricorn
A. Leo, Taurus, Cancer
A caldera forms when lava slowly flows out of a crater without an eruption.
False: (With an Eruption)
This term describes a volcano that shows signs of activity such as frequent small earthquakes.
Active Volcano
5. (Difficult)
How does a volcano become extinct?
A. When magma cools down
B. When magma temperature decreases
C. When magma movement slows
D. When its magma source is cut off due to plate movement
D. When its magma source is cut off due to plate movement
Which factor explains why land heats up faster than water during the day?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Proximity to water
D. Ocean currents
C. Proximity to water
Why are different constellations visible at different times of the year, even though the stars themselves do not change position?
A. Earth’s tilt causes stars to rearrange
B. Stars orbit Earth at different speeds
C. Earth’s revolution around the Sun changes the part of the sky we face at night
D. Constellations disappear during certain seasons
C. Earth’s revolution around the Sun changes the part of the sky we face at night
Ocean currents move clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.
False: (It is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.)
A climatic phenomenon associated with unusually strong trade winds and increased chances of wetter conditions in the Pacific region.
La Niña