Midterm Review Pt 3 (Volcano Reading)

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma refers to melted rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What does the suffix '-ous' indicate in a word?

Back

The suffix '-ous' indicates a quality or state.

Front

What tone is typically used when discussing volcanic eruptions in scientific texts?

Back

The primary tone is often analytical and objective.

Front

What is a common text structure used to explain causes and effects in a passage?

Back

The cause/effect text structure.

Front

What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'semi-' means 'half'.

Front

Define volcanic ash.

Back

Volcanic ash consists of tiny fragments of rock and glass that are ejected during a volcanic eruption.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

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

Front

What is a volcanic eruption?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the word 'hazardous'?

Back

The word 'hazardous' describes something that poses a risk or danger.

Front

What is the role of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words based on surrounding text.