Volcano

Front

High viscosity lava is ____________.

Back

thick

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the opening that extends from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano called?

Back

main vent

Front

When an explosive eruption forms an ash cloud that moves downhill it is called a ________________

Back

Pyroclastic flow

Front

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

Back

volcanologist

Front

What is the definition of extinct?

Back

no longer active

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

Back

magma

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is the term for the surface opening of a volcano?

Back

crater

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and non-explosive eruptions?

Back

shield volcano

Front

What is the term for the solidified lava that flows from a volcano?

Back

lava

Front

What is the name of the volcanic material that is ejected during an eruption?

Back

tephra