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A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock (magma) below the surface of the earth.
Volcano
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Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active volcano in the province of Albay in Bicol Region, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. A popular tourist spot, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" because of its symmetric conical shape, and is regarded as very sacred in Philippine mythology. Mayon Volcano is an example of ______.
a. Composite Volcano/Stratovolcano
b. Cinder Cone Volcano
c. Shield Volcano
a. Composite Volcano/Stratovolcano
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Define "volcanism".
Volcanism is a phenomena associated with volcanoes and volcanic activity, such as the transport of magma from the earth's mantle to the surface.
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Molten rock that erupts from a volcano that solidifies as it cools.
Lava
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Taal Volcano is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines. Taal Volcano is part of a chain of volcanoes lining the western edge of the island of Luzon. They were formed by the subduction of the Eurasian Plate underneath the Philippine Mobile Belt. Taal Volcano is an example of _________.
a. Composite Volcano/Stratovolcano
b. Cinder Cone Volcano
c. Shield Volcano
b. Cinder Cone Volcano
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Enumerate some of the advantages and disadvantages of volcanoes to mankind.
ADVANTAGES:
♡ The soil near the volcanoes are fertile and rich with vitamins and are good for planting crops.
♡ Volcano also has sulfur vents that are used to make collagens, gives healthy skins, and it helps varicosities and eczemas.
♡ Geothermal energy can be harnessed, which provides free electricity for locals.
DISADVANTAGES:
ⓧ Destroys the plantation, infrastructure and houses of people living near the volcano.
ⓧ Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive.
ⓧ Destroys and affects the animals and their habitats.