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प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Explain the effects of a volcano.
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उत्तर
A volcanic eruption has both positive and negative effects on the environment and human life.
1. Positive Effects:
- Fertile Soil: Lava, when it cools and breaks down, forms rich and fertile soil that supports agriculture.
- Mineral Resources: Valuable minerals like sulfur, copper, and diamonds are found in volcanic regions.
- New Land Formation: Volcanic eruptions can create new islands and mountains over time.
2. Negative Effects:
- Destruction of Life and Property: Lava flows, ash clouds, and toxic gases can cause severe destruction to nearby cities, forests, and wildlife.
- Air Pollution: Volcanic gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide contribute to air pollution and acid rain.
- Climate Change: Volcanic ash and gases can block sunlight, leading to temporary cooling of Earth's temperature.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a geographical reason.
Most of the volcanoes are found on the plate boundaries.
Choose the odd one
Name the major zones of volcanic activity and explain any one.
Label the parts of volcano.
The semi-molten state of interior earth is called ______.
What is Magma?
What are the causes of Volcanic Activity?
The scientific study of volcanoes is called ______.
People who study volcanoes are called ______.
Consider the following statement and choose the appropriate answer:
Statement 1: Many volcanoes of Mexico and Central America are cinder-cone volcanoes.
Statement 2: Shield volcano is also called a stratovolcano.
