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(26) A hole in Earth's crust through which magma comes to Earth's surface is known as
[A] Crater
[B] Vent
[C] Cone
[D] Pipe

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

A hole in Earth's crust through which magma comes to Earth's surface is known as Vent. A volcano is a vent in the Earth's crust through which molten material under the Earth erupts suddenly.

(27) Layers of volcanic materials that build up around vent to form a cone-shaped structure are known as
[A] Crater
[B] Vent
[C] Cone
[D] None of the above

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Layers of volcanic materials that build up around vent to form a cone-shaped structure are known as Cone. Cone is the structure of the volcano formed as a heap of cooled materials that come out of volcanic eruptions

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(28) Fluidity of lava is determined by amount of
[A] silica
[B] copper
[C] iron
[D] zinc

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

Fluidity of lava is determined by amount of silica.

(29) Top of magma is forced onto Earth's surface is known as
[A] Pipe
[B] Cone
[C] Vent
[D] Crater

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

Top of magma is forced onto Earth's surface is known as Crater.

(30) Volcanoes that have erupted in historic times and are still likely to erupt, are known as
[A] Instinct volcanoes
[B] Active volcanoes
[C] Dormant volcanoes
[D] Extinct volcanoes

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Volcanoes that have erupted in historic times and are still likely to erupt, are known as Dormant volcanoes. Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct. Active volcanoes have a recent history of eruptions; they are likely to erupt again. Dormant volcanoes have not erupted for a very long time but may erupt at a future time. Extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt in the future.

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