Volcanoes

Magma is...

• molten rock above the earth's surface

• molten rock in the ocean

• molten rock beneath the earth's surface

lava is...

• molten rock above the earth's surface

• molten rock below the earth's surface

• molten rock in the center of the earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Most volcanoes are located...

• in the middle of the United States

• at the edges of the tectonic plates

• on Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The biggest volcano is located...

• on Mars

• on Earth

• on Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Some benefits of volcanic eruptions include (pick all that apply)

• new land formations

• new ocean marine life

• fertilized soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are some problems that volcanic eruptions cause? (select all that apply)

• earthquakes

• mudslides

• floods

• avalanches

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which volcano type has a gentle slope and gentle eruptions that last a long time?

• Cinder cone volcanoes

• Shield volcanoes

• Composite4 volcanoes

Which volcano has steep slopes and the lava flows through a single vent?

• Composite volcanoe

• Shield volcano

• Cinder Cone volcano

This type of volcano has steep slopes, has explosive eruptions of gas and ash. Most volcanoes are this type.

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder Cone volcano

• Ash volcanoe

All volcanoes that were made for the lab were...

• Active volcanoes

• Dormant volcanoes

• Extinct volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2