Mystery Science: The Birth of Rocks Unit Review

Front

Where are rocks with sharp edges found?

Back

At the top of the mountain.

Front

Where are most of the volcanoes in the world located?

Back

In the Ring of Fire.

Front

Why do shield volcanoes flow gently?

Back

Their thin lava lets the bubbles out freely.

Front

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

Back

Along the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

Front

What is the difference between felsite and basalt lava?

Back

Felsite is light-colored. Basalt is black.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the process of rocks breaking down called?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma.

Front

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

Back

Lava.

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by steep slopes and explosive eruptions?

Back

Stratovolcano.