Topic:Volcanology

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Contents 1 Pretest 1.1 Multiple Choice 1.2 Written Questions 1.3 Fill in the Blanks 2 Hotspots

Volcanology is the study of the earth's volcanoes and volcanic activity. In this course, we will cover the basics of volcanoes. Our textbook is the Wikibook on volcanoes.

[edit] Pretest

This pretest is meant to assess your skills in the topic of volcanology. You will have Multiple Choice, Written Questions, and Fill-In-The-Blanks. It is not a formal test, simply a light-hearted way to begin your course. Answers after each section.

[edit] Multiple Choice

• What is a volcano?

1. A plain that has lots of earthquakes
2. A mountain that erupts periodically with lava and ash
3. A rock star band
4. A mountain that has lots of earthquakes

• In which region can you find lots of volcanoes?

1. The Eastern Seaboard (U.S.)
2. Southern Germany
3. The Ring of Fire
4. The Midwest (U.S.)

[edit] Written Questions

1. Name a volcano in Indonesia.
2. Name two volcanoes in the Philippines.
3. Name a volcano in New Zealand.

[edit] Fill in the Blanks

1. Hawaiian volcanoes are __________ volcanoes.

[edit] Hotspots

A hotspot is a plume of magma that travels through a stable section of crust. They are different than magma that arises from plate boundries, as they weaken the crust that might have been weak in the first place.

• Information on the Hawaiian hotspot from the USGS