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  • Where do the majority of the world's volcanoes lie?
    • Equatorial Eruption Zone

    • Volcanic Belt

    • Mid-Atlantic Ridge

    • Ring of Fire

  • Which volcano caused the destruction of the ancient city of Pompeii?
    • Mount Elbrus

    • Mount Olympus

    • Mount Vesuvius

    • Mount Etna

  • Which North American volcano has the highest elevation?
    • Pico de Orizaba

    • Pavlof Volcano

    • Mount Rainier

    • Mount Saint Helens

  • From its lowest point to its highest, which volcano is the tallest mountain in the world?
    • Mauna Kea, Hawaii

    • Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

    • Mount Rainier, Washington

    • Chimborazo, Ecuador

  • A "supervolcano" is located in which of these national parks in the United States?
    • Olympic National Park

    • Death Valley National Park

    • Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

    • Yellowstone National Park

  • Which European country is home to Europe's highest active volcano, Mount Etna?
    • Italy

    • Iceland

    • Greece

    • Finland

  • Which state's highest point is Mount Hood, a dormant stratovolcano?
    • California

    • Missouri

    • Oregon

    • Vermont

  • Parcutin is one of the youngest volcanoes in the world, but where can you locate it?
    • Mexico

    • Fiji

    • Hawaii

    • Argentina

  • Can you tell me which state in the United States has the most active volcanoes?  
    • Oregon

    • Hawaii

    • Washington

    • Alaska

  • In what country is Asia's highest volcano located?
    • Iran

    • Bhutan

    • India

    • Uzbekistan

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