Volcano Flashcard

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What is a shield volcano?

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A volcano with gentle sloping sides formed from runny lava.

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What is the vent of a volcano?

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The opening that extends from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano.

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What is the principal ingredient of all types of magma?

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Silica.

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What do you call scientists who study volcanoes?

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Volcanologists.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt.

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What type of lava is associated with shield volcanoes?

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Runny lava that flows easily.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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

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What is a cinder cone volcano?

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A steep, conical volcano formed from explosive eruptions of ash and small rocks.

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What is a composite volcano?

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A volcano with steep sides formed from alternating layers of lava flow and ash.

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What is the magma chamber?

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A large underground pool of molten rock that feeds a volcano.