The volcanic explosivity index (VEI) is intended to:
A) describe the frequency of volcanoes.
B) be used to forecast eruptions.
C) prevent fatalities and property damage.
D) document the size of eruptions.
E) encourage people not to live near active volcanoes.
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Q72: Pyroclastic materials include:
A) volcanic bombs, pillow lavas,
Q73: Lava domes form from:
A) mafic magma.
B) intermediate
Q74: The three main types of volcanoes are:
A)
Q75: An example of a composite volcano is:
A)
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Q79: Volcanism profoundly affects the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and
Q80: Most volcanoes are located in:
A) the Mediterranean
Q81: Pahoehoe consists of a smooth ropy surface
Q82: Pyroclastic sheet deposits are thin lava flows
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