Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

Multiple Choice

When you look at a world map, where are most of the volcanoes located?

• In a circle shape around the Atlantic Ocean called the Ring of Fire

• In a horseshoe shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Ring of Fire

• In an oval shape around the Indian Ocean called the Ring of Fire

• In a triangle shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Bermuda Triangle

Multiple Select

Why might you find lava rocks so far away from the Ring of Fire? Select all that apply.

• The lava rocks could come from an active volcano that's not near the Ring of Fire.

• The lava rocks could come from an inactive volcano that doesn't erupt anymore.

• Not all volcanoes are on the Ring of Fire.

• The lava rocks were dropped from meteors in space.

Poll

Is it possible for a volcano to erupt where you live?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

If you were traveling and found a volcano, how would you know if it might explode?

Multiple Select

Select all that apply for a Cone Volcano.

• thin, runny lava

• thick, slow lava

• felsite rocks

• basalt rocks

• gas bubbles escape

Multiple Select

Select all that apply for a Shield Volcano.

• thin, runny lava

• thick, slow lava

• felsite rocks

• basalt rocks

• gas bubbles escape

Poll

This volcano is highly explosive due to pressure building up from trapped gas bubbles!

• Cone

• Shield

Multiple Choice

How does a solid rock naturally break into smaller pieces? Select the BEST answer.

• Seeds and water can enter cracks in rocks, roots grow, water freezes and expands, and the rock breaks apart.

• Animals crush the rock into little pieces when they walk and run.

• Rocks naturally break apart over time, even if nothing touches them.

Poll

Rocks at the bottom of the mountain are smoother because as they tumble the sharp corners break off.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What observations or measurements could you make to figure out the differences between rocks at the top of a mountain and rocks at the bottom of a mountain?

Multiple Choice

Where were these rocks most likely found?

• Top of the mountain

• Bottom of the mountain

Multiple Choice

Where were these rocks most likely found?

• Top of the mountain

• Bottom of the mountain

Poll

Which description best describes a landslide?

• Landslides are when rocks slide down a mountain.

• Landslides are when rocks or soil slide down a steep slope.

Multiple Select

What causes landslides? Select all that apply.

• Extreme heat

• A lot of rain

• Loose rock on a slope of more than 35 degrees.

• A lot of packed dirt

Open Ended

If you want a safe place to camp to avoid a landslide, name something you will look for.