Human Interaction with Volcanoes (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What are fertile volcanic soils best used for?
What are fertile volcanic soils best used for?
Growing coffee and crops
Why do volcanoes attract millions of tourists?
Why do volcanoes attract millions of tourists?
They have hot springs and eruptions
How is geothermal energy produced from volcanoes?
How is geothermal energy produced from volcanoes?
From magma-heated underground water
Which volcanic feature creates new land?
Which volcanic feature creates new land?
Lava flows
What are lahars?
What are lahars?
Mudflows from ash and snow
What was the impact of Mount Pinatubo's lahars?
What was the impact of Mount Pinatubo's lahars?
847 deaths
What damage did Mount Vesuvius cause in 79 AD?
What damage did Mount Vesuvius cause in 79 AD?
Killed 20,000 people
Which energy source is derived from volcanoes?
Which energy source is derived from volcanoes?
Geothermal energy
What are some positive effects of volcanic activity?
What are some positive effects of volcanic activity?
Fertile soils, tourism
Why is volcanic soil fertile?
Why is volcanic soil fertile?
Rich in minerals