Which of the following lava characteristics greatly affect the viscosity of a lava?
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What lava morphology is not associated with mafic lavas?
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What is the term used to describe a dense collection of fragments and gases from a volcanic eruption that flows down the slope of volcano?
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The Hawaiian Islands are actually the tops of which broad, dome-shaped type of volcano?
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Which type of volcano is built from glassy lava fragments that explode from the volcano and cool quickly?
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Gas X is produced during volcanic eruption and is also known as a greenhouse gas. It is heavier than air and tends to accumulate in low-lying areas. This accumulation can be fatal. Identify Gas X.
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Which of the following terms describes rock fragments and other particles ejected from a volcano?
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seesaw
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lifesaver
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monster
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banana
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Which term for a small volcanic rock is a Latin word that means little stones?
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Which of the following terms is used to describe a series of large ocean waves caused by an abrupt disturbance, such as a landslide?
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Which of the following terms is used to describe hot molten rock from deep within the earth?
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Which type of volcano is comprised of layers of lava, ash and rock debris?
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Which of the following terms describes a low-density flow of volcanic material with a higher proportion of gas to rock?