Volcanoes

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• doctor
• vet
• volcanologist
• volcano scientist

What is the opening that extends from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano called?

• magma
• lava
• vent 
• crater

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What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?

• Lava
• Mafic Magma
• Felsic Magma
• None of these

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A volcano that has gentle sloping sides and is formed from fast flowing lava

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone

• Composite

• None of these

This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

• Circle of Fire
• Ring of Lava
• Ring of Fire
• Circle of Magma

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A violent volcano that has steep sides and is formed when lava, ash, and rock chunks are thrown into the air is called

• a shield volcano

• a cinder cone volcano

• a composite volcano

A very tall, cone shaped volcano with steep sides that is made from layers of both cooled lava and rock chunks is called

• a shield volcano

• a cinder cone volcano

• a composite volcano

Dormant volcanoes might erupt in the future.

• True
• False

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Where is Mt. St Helens located?

• New Jersey
• Nebraska
• Washington state
• I didn't learn this so I give up