Vulcan's Furnaces

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1. Which of the following countries has the most volcanoes? Indonesia USA Japan Italy

2. Is it possible for people to live within a volcano's caldera? Yes No

3. What does "dormant" mean when used to refer to a volcano? Extinct Sleeping Ready to erupt Active

4. Historically, the largest known volcanic explosion is which of the following? Katmai (Alaska USA, 1912) Krakatoa (Indonesia, 1883) Tambora (Indonesia, 1815) Mt. Tarawera (New Zealand, 1886)

5. The deadliest volcanoes tend to occur in the presence of this geologic phenomenon. Erosion Subduction Convection Conservative-margin plate tectonics

6. This is the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions. Richter Scale Volcanic Explosivity Index Volcano Eruptivity Scale Vulcan Index

7. A pyroclastic flow is the same as a nuee ardente. True False

8. Which volcanic term is INCORRECTLY matched with its synonym? Tephra (Falling particles, such as ash) Scoria (Bubbly or frothy lava rock) Lahar (Mudflows) Phreatic eruption (Turbulent lava eruption)

9. If you lived on Earth during the past two millenia and died as a result of volcanic activity, statistically this was the most likely cause of your death. Starvation Mud and ash Tsunami Lava

10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of volcanic activity? Geothermal power Soil fertilization Valuable metal deposits Glacier melting