Question

Explain four positive ways in which volcanic features influence human activities.

Answer 1

1. Volcanic lava upon weathering forms fertile soils which are used in agricultural activity
2. Some volcanic plugs/aureola, have valuable minerals which can be mined
3. Steam jets are used in harnessing geothermal electricity for domestic /industrial use
4. Some volcanic features attracts tourists earning a country foreign exchange
5. Volcanic mountains influence the formation of relief rainfall on their slopes which encourage agricultural activities/settlement.
6. Volcanic lakes used for fishing which is a source of income/ food
7. Some lakes are a source of water for domestic/ industrial use
8. Volcanic mountains are source of rivers which provide water for domestic/ industrial irrigation.
9. Hot springs/ spurs are used for medicinal purposes
10. Some volcanic rocks are used as building materials