Volcanoes

A broad volcano with gently sloping sides is a ________________

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Fire Fountain

• Composite

A small volcano with steep sides.

• cinder cone

• composite

• strata

• shield

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A steep-sided volcano formed from layers of lava and ash.

• Strata or composite

• shield

• cinder cone

• fire fountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Lava that is very thin and runny probably

• has low silica content

• is high in silica

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• doctor
• vet
• volcanologist
• volcano scientist

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

Volcanoes that have recently erupted are known as:

• Extinct Volcano
• Dormant Volcano
• Active Volcano
• What's a volcano?

Volcanoes that have not erupted for at least 10,000 years are described as...

• Sleeping
• Dormant
• Active
• Extinct

Where are most volcanoes found?

• Southern Hemisphere
• Ring of Fire
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Hot Spots

Where do volcanoes come from?

• Places where plates move apart
• Places where plates are moving together
• Hot Spots
• All of these options

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2