Volcanoes

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When an explosive eruption  forms a mixture of hot rock, ash, and gas, this material is called a...?

• Land slide
• Lava
• Eruption trail
• Pyroclastic flow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

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

• a shield volcano
• a cinder cone volcano
• a composite volcano

A volcano that is made from layers of both runny lava and lava chunks is called 

• a shield volcano
• a cinder cone volcano
• a composite volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Dormant volcanoes might erupt in the future.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Volcanoes are found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

• Hot Spot
• Magma
• Lava
• Volcano

As magma rises towards the surface it collects in a 'room' called a _____ _____ . 

• magma chamber
• side vent
• main vent
• lava chamber

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1