Answer to Question #298616 in Physical geography for Denmarc

Question

TRUE OR FALSE

1. Volcano generally refers to an opening or vent on a planet's crust from which molten rock and ash may come out.

2. Volcanoes may also think or associate with earthquakes

3. When volcanoes erupt it generates enough energy to cause earthquakes or tremors.

4. Although it is true that earthquakes can be caused by volcanic activities, but not all earthquakes are triggered by them.

5. Volcanoes can be grouped based on the different classifications such as Frequency of Eruption, Volcanic Features and Locations.

6. Volcanoes are classified as active or inactive depending on the frequency of their eruption.

7. Dormant volcanoes are also known as inactive volcanoes.

8. Volcanoes are considered active if it has erupted within the last 10,000 years or if it has erupted in recorded history.

9. Composite volcanoes or stratovolcanoes are tall mountain with crater on top from which pyroclastic materials, gases and lava escape.

10. Shield volcano is almost flat and broad like warrior's shield.