Earthquake and Volcano Review

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Lava is magma but it is on the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth's crust caused by a release of energy?

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Earthquake

Front

What is mostly likely the cause of an earthquake?

Back

stress due to movement in Earth's crust

Front

What is a break in the rock layers called?

Back

Fault

Front

Magma rising to the surface and exiting in small amounts without forming a volcanic mountain is called?

Back

Hot Spot

Front

What do you call melted rock below the Earth's surface?

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magma

Front

What type of volcano is shown on the model above? Options: Cinder Cone Volcano, Composite Volcano, Shield Volcano

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Shield Volcano

Front

What type of volcano is shown on the model above?

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Composite Volcano

Front

What type of volcano is shown on the model above? Options: Composite Volcano, Cinder Cone Volcano, Shield Volcano

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Cinder Cone Volcano

Front

What causes a Tsunami?

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Undersea Earthquake