How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

This lesson will look at how we can predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions.

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Q1.A magma chamber is...

A pool of liquid rock underneath the volcano. The liquid rock that erupts out of a volcano. The vent from which magma and ash escapes.

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Q2.The large bowl shape at the top of a volcano is a...

Magma chamber. Main vent. Secondary vent. Crater.

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Q3.A torrent of hot ash, rock, gas and steam from a volcano is a...

Ash cloud. Lava flow. Pyroclastic flow. Volcanic bomb.

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Q4.A shield volcano has...

Steep-sided slopes and a wide base. Steep-sided slopes and a narrower base. Gentle sloping sides and a wide base. Gentle sloping sides and a narrower base.

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Q5.A composite volcano...

Can be found at a destructive plate boundary and has gentle eruptions. Can be found at a constructive plate boundary and has gentle eruptions. Can be found at a destructive plate boundary and has violent eruptions. Can be found at a constructive plate boundary and has violent eruptions.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.A magma chamber is...

A pool of liquid rock underneath the volcano. The liquid rock that erupts out of a volcano. The vent from which magma and ash escapes.

1/5

Q2.The large bowl shape at the top of a volcano is a...

Magma chamber. Main vent. Secondary vent. Crater.

2/5

Q3.A torrent of hot ash, rock, gas and steam from a volcano is a...

Ash cloud. Lava flow. Pyroclastic flow. Volcanic bomb.

3/5

Q4.A shield volcano has...

Steep-sided slopes and a wide base. Steep-sided slopes and a narrower base. Gentle sloping sides and a wide base. Gentle sloping sides and a narrower base.

4/5

Q5.A composite volcano...

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How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

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Q1.What is hazard prediction?

The action taken before a hazard strikes to reduce its impact. Anything relating to vibrations in the Earth's crust that is related to tectonic activity (earthquakes). An attempt to forecast when and where a natural hazard will strike. A natural event that threatens people, or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death.

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Q2.What is a seismograph?

An instrument placed at the surface of the volcano to record changes in the shape of the volcano.. An instrument placed at the surface of the volcano to detect vibrations and movement. An instrument that draws and records the vibrations and movement in the Earth's crust.

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Q3.What is an indication of increased volcanic activity?

Increase in the concentration of gases such as sulphur. Decrease in the temperature of nearby water. Decrease in seismic activity.

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Q4.What is an exclusion zone?

An area around a volcano that is considered to be unsafe for people to enter. A plan that lays out how to exit an area during an emergency, such as a volcanic eruption. The basic provisions that people living near a volcano are advised to prepare. The services such as the fire brigade, police and medical teams that are trained to respond to disasters.

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Q5.What is the most important item to include in an emergency survival kit?

Birth certificate. Fresh water. Games console. Food.

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How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is hazard prediction?

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Q2.What is a seismograph?

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Q3.What is an indication of increased volcanic activity?

Increase in the concentration of gases such as sulphur. Decrease in the temperature of nearby water. Decrease in seismic activity.

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Q4.What is an exclusion zone?

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Q5.What is the most important item to include in an emergency survival kit?

Birth certificate. Fresh water. Games console. Food.

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How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

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How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

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