Which of the following statements is FALSE about volcanoes?

A) volcanoes usually provide an array of warnings before they erupt, thus minimizing the
loss of life should humans heed the warnings
B) volcanoes tend to generate very poor soils for agriculture
C) volcanoes are found in site-specific places on Earth, most notably along plate boundaries
D) volcanoes are an excellent source of geothermal energy
E) volcanism may provide tourism revenue due to the scenic beauty of the landscape


B) volcanoes tend to generate very poor soils for agriculture

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A) Fluid lava flows
B) Eruption of viscous lava
C) Lava fountain
D) Eruption column
E) Pyroclastic flow

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Greeks had moved into Europe by

A. 2500 B.C. B. 2000 B.C. C. 1500 B.C. D. 1000 B.C

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A glacial landform that forms at the head of glacial valleys or troughs is called a(n) ____

A)roche moutonĂ©e B)esker C)kame D)arĂȘte E)cirque

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Which of the following is not one of the principal categories of rock-forming minerals?

A) Native elements B) Halides C) Peptides D) Sulfides E) Oxides

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