Earth and Space Ch. 1-3 Test

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What are volcanic blocks?

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Large chunks of solid volcanic ejecta that solidify before being hurled out of a volcano.

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What happens when vinegar is added to baking soda?

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Vinegar and baking soda react to form bubbles.

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What is pahoehoe?

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A type of volcanic ejecta that cools into a smooth or ropy texture.

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What is an aquifer?

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A hidden layer beneath the earth that acts like a sponge, soaking up and storing water.

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What are sediments?

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Deposits of sand, mineral fragments, or organic materials left behind by wind or water.

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What is volcanic ash?

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Fine particles of volcanic material that are ejected during an eruption.

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What are volcanic bombs?

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Large blobs of molten rock that are ejected from a volcano and solidify in the air.

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What is lapilli?

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Small, pebble-sized fragments of volcanic material that are ejected during an eruption.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers and soil.

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What is the water table?

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The upper surface of the zone of saturation, where groundwater is found.