Volcanoes

Front

What is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

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Magma

Front

What is molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

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Lava

Front

As magma rises towards the surface it collects in a 'room' called a _____ _____ .

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magma chamber

Front

Where are volcanoes found?

Back

All of the above (on land, under water, on islands)

Front

What is a volcano?

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A hole in the Earth where magma erupts

Front

The difference between magma and lava is

Back

where it is found (above or below the surface)

Front

Where are most volcanoes found? Options: Southern Hemisphere, Ring of Fire, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Hot Spots

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Ring of Fire

Front

Why does magma tend to rise to the surface?

Back

It is less dense than the surrounding material.

Front

What type of volcano has steep slopes made of alternating layers of ash and silica rich lava? Options: Caldera, Cinder Cone, Composite Volcano, Shield Volcano

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Composite Volcano

Front

What type of volcano is made of lava fragments that have been ejected from a volcanic vent? Options: Caldera, Cinder Cone, Composite Volcano, Shield Volcano

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Cinder Cone