Volcano

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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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?

• Lava

• Mafic Magma

• Felsic Magma

• None of these

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

• magma

• lava

• vent

• crater

A volcano that has steep sides and is formed from lava chunks is called

• a shield volcano

• a cinder cone volcano

• a composite volcano

What type of lava forms a wrinkly crust on the surface?

• Pahoehoe

• Aa

• Lapilli

• Ash

Which of these is the largest?

• Ash

• Lapilli

• Volcanic Block

What type of volcano is this?

• Composite Volcano
• Cinder Cone Volcano
• Shield Volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How would you describe the magma below a volcano this?

• Thick and full of trapped gases
• Thick with no trapped gases
• Thin and Runny with lots of trapped gases
• Thin and Runny with no trapped gases

How would you describe the magma below a volcano this?

• Thick and full of trapped gases
• Thick with no trapped gases
• Thin and Runny 

The difference between magma and lava is _____

• where it is found (above or below the surface)
• how how the molten rock is (lava is hotter than magma)
• where in the volcano it is (magma is found on the surface, lava is below)
• the viscosity of the molten rock (lava has a lower viscosity)