ESC 1000 Earth
Science Name:____________
Chapter 9: Volcanoes and Other
Igneous Activity
Part E End of Chapter
Review Questions 12 Points
Your instructor will
either choose three questions of the following or they will be circled on the
paper. If he chose only one, then you may chose two. If he circles two, then
you may chose one. You write a short answer for 4-4-4
points each:
- (#1) What is the difference between
magma and lava?
- (#What three factors determine the nature
of a volcanic eruption? What roles
does each play?
- (#10) List the main gases released
during a volcanic eruption.
- (#10) Name on example of each of the
three types of volcanoes.
- (#16) Describe each of the four intrusive
igneous features discussed in the text (dike, sill, laccolith,
and batholith)
- (#22) Are volcanic eruptions in the
Ring of Fire generally quiet or violent? Name a
volcano that would support your answer.?