Volcanoes that erupt frequently are known as –
Topic: Geotectonics Quiz ( MCQ and Answer )
Magma which is forced onto Earth’s surface is known as –
- Lava
- Vent
- Cone
- None of the above
Volcanoes that have erupted in historic times and are still likely to erupt, are known as –
Top of magma is forced onto Earth’s surface is known as –
Fluidity of lava is determined by amount of –
Layers of volcanic materials that build up around vent to form a cone-shaped structure are known as –
- Crater
- Vent
- Cone
- None of the above
A hole in Earth’s crust through which magma comes to Earth’s surface is known as –
Eruptions of composite volcanoes are loud and violent because that contain –
- basic lava
- viscous composite lava
- viscous acid lava
- none of the above
Passageway which joins vent to crater of volcano is known as –
Acid lava flows slowly as it is highly –
- dense
- viscous
- sensitive
- all of the above
Eruptions from composite volcanoes are usually –
This is the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions –
- Richter Scale
- Volcanic Explosivity Index
- Volcano Eruptivity Scale
- None of the above
The Earth while rotates around the Sun It always keeps its axis pointed towards :
Total surface area of the earth in square kilometer is :
In which situation Spring tides can occur :
Mohs scale is used to determine :
In which direction the Earth rotates around its axis ?
What is the circumference of the Earth in kilometers ?
What is the actual shape of the Earth ?
The greatest amount of isolation is received by which place of Earth’s surface ?
What happens when a ship crosses International Date Line from west to east ?
The International Date line passes through :