Types of Volcanoes

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What is the spread of lava as it pours out of a vent?

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lava flow

Front

This volcano is most likely which type of volcano? Options: Felsic, Composite, Shield, Cinder cone

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Shield

Front

Once magma reaches the earth's surface it is called...

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lava

Front

Volcanoes can be found...

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on land, under water, on islands

Front

An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupts is called a(n) _____________.

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volcano

Front

Also known as Strato Volcanoes, this volcano is made from alternating layers of ash and lava is called a(n) _________________ volcano.

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composite

Front

A volcano with a broad base and gently sloping sides is called a _________ volcano.

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shield

Front

Smaller volcanoes that typically throw ash into the air during eruption. Options: cinder cone, shield, composite, fissure.

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cinder cone

Front

How are lava and magma most different?

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their location

Front

What type of volcano is this? Options: Shield, Cinder Cone, Composite, Stratovolcano

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Cinder Cone