Volcanoes

Volcanoes

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of volcano has erupted in the last 10,000 years?

Back

Active volcano

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of volcano has not erupted in the last 10,000 years but is expected to erupt again?

Back

Dormant volcano

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a characteristic of hot spots?

Back

Regions with unusually high volcanic activity

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How would you describe highly viscous magma?

Back

Thick & sticky

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does magma force its way to the surface?

Back

It becomes less dense than the rock around it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A rupture in the Earth's crust where molten lava, ash, and gases escape.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of volcanoes?

Back

Shield, composite, and cinder cone volcanoes.

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