Natural Factors That Have Influenced the Climate (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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Why does magma naturally rise through Earth's layers?
Why does magma naturally rise through Earth's layers?
It is less dense than solid rock
What is magma called once it erupts at the Earth's surface?
What is magma called once it erupts at the Earth's surface?
Lava
Which type of magma creates effusive eruptions?
Which type of magma creates effusive eruptions?
Thin and runny magma
Which volcano exemplifies explosive eruptions?
Which volcano exemplifies explosive eruptions?
Mount St. Helens
What is tephra?
What is tephra?
Magma fragments blasted into the air
What are lahars?
What are lahars?
Mudflows from volcanic material & water
How much sulphur dioxide did Mount Pinatubo release in 1991?
How much sulphur dioxide did Mount Pinatubo release in 1991?
22 million tonnes
By how much did Mount Pinatubo cool global temperatures?
By how much did Mount Pinatubo cool global temperatures?
Up to 0.5 degrees Celsius
Which year became known as 'the year without a summer'?
Which year became known as 'the year without a summer'?
1816
Which renewable energy source is linked to volcanic activity?
Which renewable energy source is linked to volcanic activity?
Geothermal energy