Mystery Science- Birth of Rocks

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This volcano has a low, mound shape with thin, spread-out lava.

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shield volcano

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When a growing seed slowly breaks rock apart, it's called...

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root wedging

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Rocks, pebbles, mud, and even boulders come flowing down the side of a mountain. This natural disaster is called a...

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landslide

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The pattern of volcanoes and fault lines around the Pacific Ocean is sometimes called.

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The Ring of Fire

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Why are the rocks at the bottom of Mt. Everest more eroded than those at the bottom of Mt. Mitchell?

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The rocks fall a lot farther on Mt. Everest.

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Could a volcano pop up in Illinois? Why or why not?

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No, there is no pattern of volcanoes or earthquakes nearby.

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This type of volcano is tall and pointy, with thick lava.

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cone volcano

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This kind of rock forms from lava eruptions.

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basalt