Volcano Flashcard

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What is a volcano?

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A type of mountain where lava, ash, and gases erupt

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What is magma?

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Melted rock trapped inside the earth

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What is the mantle?

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A layer of heated rock under the earth's crust

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What happens when tectonic plates move?

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They create pressure inside the earth

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What is the origin of the word "volcano"?

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From the Roman god of fire, Vulcan

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is inside the earth; lava is outside

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How are volcanoes defined?

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By how often they erupt.

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Dormant volcano

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A volcano that erupted recently but is now quiet.

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Where is Olympus Mons located?

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On Mars

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How tall is Olympus Mons?

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13 miles high