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. (#1) What is the difference between magma and lava?
  2. (#What three factors determine the nature of a volcanic eruption? What roles does each play?
  3. (#10) List the main gases released during a volcanic eruption.
  4. (#10) Name on example of each of the three types of volcanoes.
  5.  (#16) Describe each of the four intrusive igneous features discussed in the text (dike, sill, laccolith, and batholith)
  6. (#22) Are volcanic eruptions in the Ring of Fire generally quiet or violent? Name a volcano that would support your answer.?