More about volcanoes

More about volcanoes

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Science

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone in the Pacific Ocean basin where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name a country that lies along the Ring of Fire.

Back

Japan is one of the countries located along the Ring of Fire.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are signs that a volcano may soon erupt?

Back

Signs include earthquakes, ground tilting, and the release of gases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of volcanoes are no longer connected to a source of magma?

Back

Extinct volcanoes are those that are no longer connected to a source of magma.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the explosive eruption that hurls ash, hot gases, cinders, and bombs from the main vent?

Back

This is called a pyroclastic flow.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an active volcano?

Back

An active volcano is one that has erupted recently and is likely to erupt again.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dormant volcano?

Back

A dormant volcano is one that has not erupted in a long time but could potentially erupt again.

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