Bill Nye Volcanoes

Volcanoes can carve landforms, such as lakes and valleys, in a matter of hours.

• True

• False

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes located at a plate boundary.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Molten lava solidifies and forms the core of the Earth.

• True

• False

When lava cools, it forms a hard rock.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

After a volcanic eruption, it is nearly impossible for plant life to grow due to the poor soil.

• True

• False

Like magma or lava, molten lead is a liquid that can flow.

• True

• False

Heat and pressure combine to form a volcanic eruption.

• True

• False

How hot is lava?

• Under 100 degrees Celsius.

• About 500 degrees Celsius.

• Over 1000 degrees Celsius.

• The temperature of lava cannot be measured.

Plate movements cause volcanoes to:

• Become dormant.

• Explode

• Ooze

• None of the above.

A stone wind can cause:

• The growth of trees.

• The destruction of volcanoes.

• An increase in plate movement

• Destruction of trees.