ES-6.5-Shield Volcanoes

Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

Which volcanic structure is described as a crack in Earth's crust where magma begins its journey upward?

• Fissure

• Conduit

• Vent

• Volcanic Cone

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the composition of shield volcanoes?

• Built from fluid basaltic lava flows with minimal pyroclastic material

• Composed mainly of granite and sedimentary rocks

• Formed from thick, viscous lava with abundant ash

• Made primarily of volcanic glass and pumice

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an oceanic island where shield volcanoes form?

• Hawaiian Islands

• Canary Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Cinnabar Islands

Multiple Choice

What type of volcano is wide and flat, created by layers of lava flow?

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

• Magma

Multiple Select

Which features are characteristic of shield volcanoes?

• Summit calderas

• Gentle slopes

• Lava tubes

• Steep-sided cones

Hotspot

Identify the most viscous lava: