Unit 2.6- Volcano Rising Review

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape from inside the Earth.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts.

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What does 'erupt' mean?

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To erupt means to burst out suddenly, like when a volcano releases lava.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is underground, and when it comes to the surface, it is called lava.

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What are boundaries?

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Boundaries are lines that mark the edges of an area, like the borders of a state.

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What is a synonym for 'borders'?

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A synonym for 'borders' is 'boundaries'.

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What does 'flow' mean in relation to lava?

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Flow means to move smoothly and continuously, like how lava moves down a volcano.

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What is a synonym for 'flows'?

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A synonym for 'flows' is 'streams'.

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How does magma reach the surface?

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Magma rises in a tube to an opening in the surface of the Earth.