Volcanoes

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Where do volcanoes typically form?

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At plate boundaries.

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What are the main features of shield volcanoes?

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Shield volcanoes are characterized by their broad, gently sloping sides and are primarily made of layers of lava.

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What is a stratovolcano?

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A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is characterized by its steep profile and is made up of alternating layers of lava flow, ash, and other volcanic debris.

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What is NOT a feature of stratovolcanoes?

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Made of layers of just lava.

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What is lava?

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Lava is hot semifluid rock that becomes solid rock as it cools off.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What are the types of volcanoes?

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The main types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes.

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What is a cinder cone volcano?

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A cinder cone volcano is the simplest type of volcano, formed from the accumulation of volcanic debris and ash around a single vent.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in volcanic activity?

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Tectonic plates move and interact at their boundaries, leading to volcanic activity as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is the release of magma, gas, and ash from a volcano.

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