Volcano Quiz

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• Hot Spot

• Magma

• Lava

A dead volcano is called what?

• active
• dormant
• extinct

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• Lava is inside the Earth, magma is outside.
• Lava is outside the Earth, magma is inside.

The ____________ is a belt of volcanoes around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.

• island arc
• Ring of Fire
• caldera
• hot spot

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Vocanoes are found...

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

A volcano that is erupting or has shown signs that it may erupt in the future is called _____.

• sleeping

• extinct

• active

Magma turns into lava when it reaches the surface.

• False

• True

BONUS Question:

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• doctor

• vet

• volcanologist

• volcano scientist